OSCE supports pro-peace initiative in U.S. Congress: envoyMarch 23, 2016 - 11:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A final, lasting settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is a top priority for the OSCE Minsk Group, the U.S. Co-chair said in an interview with the Voice of America. “We are very concerned about the ceasefire violation attempts,” Ambassador James Warlick said. “Civilian casualties are the most troubling incidents on the contact line. We strongly condemn the use of artillery.” Commenting on a letter by Chairman Ed Royce and Representative Brad Sherman, currently circulating in the U.S. Congress, Warlick said the MG Co-chairs support this pro-peace initiative. Read also:OSCE hopes all sides will stay committed to Karabakh settlement 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |