  Armenian expert says signing document in Kazan possible June 20, 2011 - 20:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy director of Caucasus Institute, Armenian political expert Sergei Minasyan believes there's a probability for signing a document during Kazan-hosted Armenia- Azerbaijan- Russia presidential meeting. As he noted in a conversation with a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter, for the document to be signed, Azeri authorities must show political will. “Conditions set to Armenia – secession of Karabakh-surrounding territories have been set before it since May 12, 1994. At the same time, he noted that Azerbaijani side must agree to hold a referendum to determine Karabakh status, which is a factual legitimization of Artsakh's separation from Azerbaijan. “I'm not sure if Aliyev is ready for such a decision,” the expert observed.    The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.  Top stories 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. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
