Karabakh problem should have logical and diplomatic settlementJuly 29, 2008 - 20:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said the Karabakh issue should have a logical and diplomatic settlement. "The bellicose campaign was launched in Azerbaijan in 1980-ies. This country has once tried to resolve the conflict by use of force. Now, the problem is awaiting a diplomatic settlement," the Minister said. "Armenian people show unity in danger but don't use peaceful time efficient enough to prepare for future challenges. The menace is growing. Turkey has an army at the border with Armenia. Azerbaijan doesn't stop its warlike rhetoric and distorts historical facts," he said, Novosti Armenia reports. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 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. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. |