Sabine Frezier: Karabakh status determination is matter of futureJuly 10, 2008 - 15:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs do not mind if EU played greater role in the resolution of the conflict, said Sabine Frezier, International Crisis Group's Europe program director."Ambassador Bernard Fassier regularly informs EU member states about the achievements in the negotiation process. The role of the EU special representation is gradually growing. Though, frankly speaking, I doubt that many EU member states want to engage deeply in the process and replace OSCE Minsk Group. They are satisfied with the current format of talks. Expansion of the UN role in the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh conflict is possible but existence of two parallel mediators or two parallel negotiation processes will not help the solution," she said. Ms. Freizer is convinced that basic principles, developed by the OSCE MG in cooperation with the conflict parties are the best way to move forward. "Azerbaijan has done everything possible for inclusion of paragraphs about release of seven occupied regions and return of all internally displaced persons to their houses, including in Nagorno Karabakh, to the basic principles of the framework agreement. The main differences are related to the possible status of Nagorno Karabakh. Armenia insists on inclusion of the possible independence of Nagorno Karabakh into the basic principles, which Azerbaijan is against is. I think that definition of the status of Nagorno Karabakh should be put off until the time, when mutual trust between Azerbaijanis and Armenians is restored," she said, Day.az reports. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. IDBank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024 On May 13, 2024, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2PER9. Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. |