Armenian political scientist finds MG Co-Chairs' recent statement provocativeAugust 12, 2009 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Since 2006, media has made a habit of discussing statements made by OSCE MG Co-Chairs, trying every time to get at the heart of their reasons and purposes, political scientist Sergey Shakaryants told a news conference in Yerevan."I wonder if MG Co-Chairs have authorized any of mediators to speak on behalf of all others," Armenian political scientist said. "It's the fourth year I have been asking, 'why seven regions?' " Shakaryants said, adding that some of regions are not fully controlled by RA Defense Ministry. "Besides, Armenian side insisted on Lachin's having a certain status, since the territory does not form part of security zone," the speaker said. Even if they speak about returning regions, their number cannot exceed four or five, because Co-Chairs clearly stated that Kelbadjar's issue should be dealt with separately, political scientist stressed. "If Armenia makes no response to Co-Chairs' statements, new concessions may be imposed on us in future," Sergey Shakaryants noted. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |