UK calls on Karabakh conflict sides to intensify talksJune 28, 2010 - 13:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The UK deeply regrets the loss of life in the June 18 incident at the contact line of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces and declares that use of force and similar incidents are inadmissible. “Both sides should refrain from use of force. The incident once again proved the significance of reaching an agreement through peaceful means. We wish such incidents never repeat and do call on both sides to intensify talks for a final and lasting resolution of the conflict,” UK Ambassador to Armenia Charles Lonsdale told journalists on June 28. “Although the clash gave rise to concerns, we believe that the situation can’t lead to a war,” he said. “The UK stands for continuation of talks under the aegis of the OSCE Minsk Group,” the Ambassador said, adding that his country welcomes the latest statement by Presidents of Russia, France and United States. Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. 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. Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. |