Raffi Hovannisian: language of preconditions - the easiest way to refuse Karabakh talksFebruary 8, 2008 - 18:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dialogue is a necessity. However, the language of preconditions is the easiest way to freeze talks, member of theArmenian delegation to PACE Raffi Hovannisian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter when commenting on refusal of the Azeri parliamentarians to meet with Armenian counterparts. "The Armenian side has many reasons for setting preconditions. However, I completely disagree with the position Azeri MPs," he said.The chairs of the Azerbaijani parliamentary commissions declined the proposal to hold a conference on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. According to Rabiyat Aslanova, chair of the human rights commission, any cooperation between the MPs is impossible unless the Karabakh conflict is resolved. 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 | 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. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |