RA MFA: statements about Armenia's adversity nothing but inventionOctober 10, 2008 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement on the basis of Madrid proposals was discussed during the meeting with Elmar Mammayarov and Sergei Lavrov, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said in Bishkek. "As to the statements that some provisions have been already coordinated, I should say that the key issue is the status of Nagorno Karabakh which should be determined by Karabakh people through a referendum," he said, the RA MFA press office reported. "As to the opinion that Armenia is in an unfavorable condition, it's nothing but an invention," the Minister emphasized. Commenting on the impending presidential election in Azerbaijan, Minister Nalbandian said that it will not halt Karabakh talks. "Quite the contrary, a new meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani President may be organized," he said. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |