Armenian FM says OSCE MG format effectiveMay 31, 2013 - 13:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group is the only international mandate the European institutions have in the implementation of the mediator’s mission in Nagorno Karabakh problem solution, Armenian Foreign Minister said. Edward Nalbandian thanked the Council of Europe, PACE and other European institutions for their support to OSCE Minsk Group efforts in the peaceful settlement of the conflict. In this context, he noted the Minsk Group format as effective and important in the problem solution. “France, U.S. and Russia are permanent members of the UN Security Council. Four declarations have been adopted on the level of the presidents of those countries. As RA foreign minister, I express Armenia’s readiness to settle the conflict based on the statements adopted,” Minister Nalbandian said, adding that urging partner countries and international organizations to back Armenia’s position against Azeri stand is against Yerevan’s principle. 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 | U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |