Ruben Mehrabyan: “post-Madrid” stage starts in Karabakh processJune 8, 2010 - 16:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Expert of the Armenian Center of Political and International Studies Ruben Mehrabyan said that a new – “post-Madrid” - stage has started in the Karabakh conflict settlement process. “This is proved also by the fact that U.S. President Obama’s letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev did not contain a single sentence about the Madrid principles and that the conflict should be solved on the basis on these principles,” Mehrabyan told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter when commenting on possible breakthrough in the negotiations. Meanwhile, the Armenian expert noted that the current stage of the talks made Azerbaijan stronger and Armenia – weaker. Referring to Karabakh’s possible involvement in the negotiation process, Mehrabyan said that it is hardly possible under the circumstances. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |