  UN Chief: Armenia, Azeri leaders’ meeting to promote peace December 23, 2015 - 12:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In response to a question on the recent meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, a UN Spokesperson said that the Secretary-General has taken note of the summit held between the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan on December 19, 2015 in Bern, Switzerland, the UN website reports. Ban Ki-moon commended the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs to organize this meeting and their ongoing work to deescalate the current tensions along the line of contact and the Armenia-Azerbaijani border. He trusts that the summit offered the two sides the opportunity to discuss the practical steps to reduce the ceasefire violations and the civilian casualties and to agree on ways to move the peace process forward. The Secretary-General also noted the expressed support of both Presidents to the Co-chairs’ efforts with regard to measures aimed at reducing the risk of violence. The Secretary-General called on the sides to work closely with the Co-chairs to deescalate the current tensions and to refrain from any actions that may result in further violence.  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 |  Topic Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
