MOF: Partners of Armenia should refrain from increasing instability in regionOctober 22, 2018 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 22, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan presented the position and approaches of Armenia in resolving the Karabakh conflict to Rudolf Michalka, the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus. Zohrab Mnatsakanyan congratulated Rudolf Michalka on the appointment of such a responsible position and wished good luck in implementing the mission. Zohrab Mnatsakanyan highlighted that Armenia gives great importance to the formation of an atmosphere of security and peace emphasizing that international partners of Armenia should refrain from all those actions that may result arms races in the region and increase dangers of instability. Acting Minister reconfirmed the commitment of the Armenian side to the peaceful settlement of the conflict within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair. Rudolf Michalka presented own agenda and planned steps in the position of Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus. The sides commented on the developments in the region and exchanged ideas regarding prospects of cooperation with the Office of the Special Representative. Followed by Michalka’s request, Mnatsakanyan also talked about the recent developments of internal politics in the country stating that based on the broad mandate of the people, the government continues the reform process aimed at fighting corruption, strengthening the rule of law and justice, ensuring equal conditions in social and economic spheres. The Acting Minister of FA reconfirmed the mission of the Armenian authorities to organize early elections according to international standards. Here he highlighted the importance of cooperation with OSCE ODIHR and other international organizations, reports the Press Service of MOF. Earlier during the solemn opening of the Yerevan International Symposium, Armenia’s Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan stated that Nagorno Karabakh should have a decisive voice in the peaceful negotiation process. He stated that the conflict contradicted Nagorno Karabakh, which implements its self-determination right for more than 25 years, and Azerbaijan, which refuses discussions with the elected representatives of Karabakh. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |