  U.S. serious about resolving Karabakh conflict, envoy says July 2, 2016 - 13:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States is working hard to help settle the Nagorno Karabakh conflict; Washington is serious about the issue, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Robert Cekuta said. The OSCE Minsk Group’s co-chairs continue to work in order to bring together the conflict sides, Cekuta said at a reception on the U.S. Independence Day on Friday, July 2. "The time of the next meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents has yet to be agreed," he said. Cekuta also reminded that U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry discussed resolving the Karabakh conflict in phone talks with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev.  Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
