Yuri Merzlyakov: OSCE MG Proposal Acceptable for Armenia on WholeSeptember 21, 2006 - 15:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Azeri side responded to the OSCE MG Co-chairs' proposals in written form, OSCE MG Russian Co-chair Yuri Merzlyakov said. In his words, Azeri FM Elmar Mammadyarov handed the reply at the London meeting September 13. "However, Mr. Mammadyarov warned that this not a final reply, the document can be presented to the other side after the co-chairs rework at it, and it is agreed upon with the Azerbaijani side," the Russian diplomat said. According to him, the Armenian side made an oral statement that the text is acceptable but for some resolution amendments. Yuri Merzlyakov remarked that the meeting of the Armenian and Azeri FMs will not take place within the framework of the 61st session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. They will hold separate meetings with the mediators. The Russian diplomat said that September 12 in Paris the Armenian Minister warned he will refuse to meet with Mammadyarov in case the issue of 'frozen conflicts' is included in the session agenda. "On the day of meeting with Mammadyarov it was announced that GUAM's proposal was not passed in the General Assembly and we agreed on the ministerial meeting in New York. But then the proposal was passed with one odd vote and Oskanian said he will not meet with Mammadyarov but will hold consultations with the Co-chairs," Merzlyakov said, reported APA. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |