Deputy speaker hints at displeasure with Belarus over Karabakh issueMay 29, 2017 - 16:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy speaker of Armenian parliament called for adherence to the CSTO official position in reference to the Narogno Karabakh issue. At a May 29 meeting with Belarus ambassador Igor Nazaruk, Eduard Sharmazanov cited Azerbaijan’s unwillingness to recognize the Karabakh people’s right to self-determination behind the problem. “To achieve peaceful settlement, the people of Karabakh must be able to fully execute their right to self-determination,” he said. Sharmazanov further stressed the need for a consolidated work between Armenia and Belarus and supporting each other at international platforms. The deputy speaker stressed the Armenian CSTO delegation’s support for the peaceful settlement of conflicts. In this context, he expressed conviction that the MPs of the CSTO member states should adhere to the official position of the CSTO. According to the deputy speaker, the deepening of parliamentary relations will also boost Armenia-Belarus economic ties. Ambassador Nazaruk, for his part, assured that the collaboration between the parliaments of the two countries will develop further, also stressing the importance of the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict in the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. 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 | 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. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |