  France may take leadership in Karabakh mediation – expert September 30, 2011 - 14:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France may intensify its role in the Nagorno Karabakh settlement process, according to the head of European Integration NGO. As political analyst Karen Bekaryan told a news conference in Yerevan, “There are objective reasons for France to assume the role of a flag bearer in Karabakh mediation mission.” In this context, the expert called attention to French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s scheduled visits to Armenia and Azerbaijan. According to Bekaryan, Moscow’s passivity can be explained by a transition period, with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin about to replace President Medvedev on his post, as well as Russia-Armenia-Azerbaijan presidential meeting in Kazan. “However, I believe, Russia won’t fully abandon its mediatory role in Karabakh settlement,” the expert noted.   Top stories "We are aware of the assessment of those elections by the international observers," Anna Naghdalyan said. Pashinyan said the Armenians used to live in Baku for centuries, "giving the city a genuine trait of multiculturalism." Marina Ohanjanyan, spokeswoman for the Investigative Service, confirmed the news to PanARMENIAN.Net. Putin said Russia appreciates relations with Armenia, which are based on friendshop and mutual respect.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Coronavirus: Italy confirms first death; Lebanon, Israel report first cases  Italian authorities announced 15 cases of the virus in the northern region of Lombardy and two in neighbouring Veneto.Female IS supporter admits plotting to bomb London cathedral Safiyya Amira Shaikh, a Muslim convert, had contacted someone who could prepare explosivesCatholic Armenian bishop thanks pope for lifting ban on married priests The meeting was part of the bishops’ “ad limina” visits to Rome to report on the status of their eparchies or dioceses.Coronavirus: Armenia boosts control efforts for air travelers from Iran Arsen Torosyan also urged the public to follow the Ministry’s official updates on տhe spread of the coronavirus. |
