No need for new UN resolution on Karabakh, says U.S. envoyMarch 28, 2017 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Richard Hoagland said on Monday, March 27 that there is no need for a new United Nations resolution on the Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) conflict, although the organization has expressed readiness to support peace efforts. The Minsk Group co-chairs visited Armenia on Monday to discuss the conflict settlement process with foreign minister Edward Nalbandian and president Serzh Sargsyan. Hoagland said he discussed a month ago the issue with relevant UN bodies who expressed readiness to take certain steps, be it in the form of a resolution or support for the peace process. According to the diplomat, the OSCE Minsk Group, which is tasked with the settlement of the conflict, can turn to the United Nations if need be. At the same time, Hoagland said there is no "special necessity" for a fresh UN resolution, Panorama. am reports. Four UN Security Council Resolutions were passed during the Nagorno Karabakh war. 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. |