OSCE MG to arrange meeting between Armenian, Azeri FMsAugust 28, 2015 - 12:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group plans to organize a meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in September, the group’s U.S. Co-chair said. In an interview with Azerbaijani news agency APA, James Warlick stated that the Co-chairs plan to travel to the region, but failed to mention certain dates. He also noted that it is highly necessary to reaffirm the sides’ commitment to the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Warlick had earlier told reporters in Yerevan that no comprehensive solution can be found to the conflict unless Artsakh’s status is clarified. Besides, the American diplomat once again stated that “the return of Artsakh adjacent areas is one of the key elements of negotiations.” Meanwhile, Nagorno Karabakh’s official stance on the issue remains unchanged. Elimination of causes but not the consequences of the conflict is a key aspect, Davit Babayan, a spokesperson for NKR President, said. He also noted that it is impossible to speak about the return of lands or any other issue unless Artsakh’s status is determined. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |