  Iran says ready to help establish security and peace in Karabakh February 27, 2017 - 12:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian foreign ministry spokesman invited Azerbaijan and Armenia to show restraint over escalation in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), Mehr News Agency reports. Bahram Ghasemi stressed the need for pursuing peaceful settlement of disputes through negotiations and dialogue. Escalation in Karabakh region between Azerbaijan and Armenia is a source of deep concern for the Islamic Republic of Iran, he said. "Tehran urges its northern neighbors to show restraint." The two sides must make all efforts to restore peace and settle disputes through negotiation and dialogue, Ghasemi said, expressing hope that all international institutions and mechanisms responsible for resolving the conflict remain committed to their obligations. Also, Ghasemi extended the Islamic Republic’s readiness to assist and cooperate with the parties to establish peace and security in the region.   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 |  Topic Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
