  Armenia, Russia pledge to seek for peaceful Karabakh settlement October 3, 2017 - 17:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Russia have confirmed their desire to continue seeking a peaceful and mutually acceptable resolution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict on the basis of the principles contained in the joint statements of the presidents of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries, a joint statement reads. A joint meeting of the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations of the National Assembly of Armenia and the Council of Federation Committee on International Affairs was held in Moscow on September 29. The parties stressed in the statement the similarity or coincidence of positions on issues of international significance, in particular those relating to building a world order based on the strengthening of multipolarity, international institutions and observance of universally recognized principles and norms of international law. The sides also discussed issues related to regional security, expressed support for joint efforts within the CSTO framework to ensure a stable and peaceful development of the South Caucasus. Also, they discussed ways of cooperation in the economic sector and within various international and regional organizations.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
