  NKR leader reports daily Azeri ceasefire violations to OSCE MG March 19, 2013 - 19:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The President of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Republic Bako Sahakyan met with the OSCE Minsk group co-chairs Igor Popov (Russia), Jacques Faure (France) and Ian Kelly (U.S.) Tuesday, March 19. At the meeting, the parties dwelled on Nagorno Karabakh settlement, with NKR President stressing that Baku continues its destructive policy, threatening the peace talks as well as regional stability. The NKR leader further noted that the proposal of Stepanakert not to violate the ceasefire during international and religious holidays was ignored by Azerbaijan, as Baku continues daily violations along the border. The President reiterated the position of Stepanakert, stressing that Artsakh supports peaceful settlement and resumption of the negotiation format within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. Artsakh foreign minister Karen Mirzoyan, personal representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk and other officials were present at the meeting, the Central Information Department at Artsakh President’s Office reported. Partner news  Top stories Alexander Lukashenko “hates mediating roles” but can assume one to promote resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. “What’s really dangerous and ridiculous is Azeri blacklist which includes all those who travel to Artsakh,” David Babayan said. Azerbaijan fired over 1500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said. Presidents of Russia, U.S., and France are planning to sign a joint statement on Nagorno Karabakh problem.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news UN chief hails China's peacekeeping efforts  Ban said China has provided more peacekeepers than all the other four permanent members of the UN Security Council.Iran's Guardian Council approves presidential election result Hassan Rouhani won the election by taking nearly 51% of votes. Since he won more than half, that eliminated the need for a runoff.Friends of Syria to meet in Doha on June 22: French official Assad's forces aim to retake Aleppo, where they have been mired in a bloody stalemate with rebels for nearly a year.Parliament approves amendments to law on minimum wage rate Besides, new scale of salaries will be introduced, according to which the minimum wage rate will be doubled by 2017. |
