Base principles on Karabakh may be ready in January 2008

December 27, 2007 - 15:39 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The international mediators can develop a draft on the Nagorno Karabakh peaceful agreement before the presidential elections in Armenia, if both the sides agree upon the basic principles of conflict resolution, OSCE MG Russian Co-chair Yuri Merzlyakov said.



The mediators submitted written proposals to Azerbaijan and Armenia during the meeting in Madrid in the end of November. Due to the confidentiality of the process, no details were announced on the issue.



"The proposals offer nothing new", said Merzlyakov.



The Russian mediator stated that the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs hope to get reaction of both sides during their visit to the region in the middle of January. "In Madrid, the Azerbaijani and Armenian Foreign Ministers presented their opinions. But the sides are studying the proposals," Merzlyakov said.



He did not exclude that the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan may meet after the Co-chairs' visit to the region. The co-chairs are also planning to visit Nagorno Karabakh, Trend reports.
 Top stories
Azerbaijani President travels to MoscowAzerbaijani President travels to Moscow
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Azerbaijan admits death of 192 soldiers in Karabakh offensiveAzerbaijan admits death of 192 soldiers in Karabakh offensive
Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.
Azerbaijan increasing defense spending for 2023 by $650 millionAzerbaijan increasing defense spending for 2023 by $650 million
In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million).
Moscow could recognize those who speak Russian as Moscow could recognize those who speak Russian as "compatriots"
The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".
Partner news
 Articles
Compassion is key, no matter what

An Italian photojournalist’s journey through the pandemic

 Most popular in the section
Global toll of mysterious hepatitis in children rises to 650 cases
Monkeypox does not pose a Covid-style risk, top health execs say
Sinjar becomes latest flashpoint for Iran-Turkey tensions in Iraq
Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll passes 15,000
Home
All news
Overview: Armenia and world
Archive for December 27, 2007
Other news in this section
  Related sections
Economy
 Topic
 Latest news
Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution.
Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north.
Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports.
For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
---