  Diplomat says U.S. committed to Minsk Group format July 8, 2022 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former U.S. co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick has said that Washington and Paris remain committed to the Minsk Group format, aimed at reaching a lasting peace in Nagorno-Karabakh. Warlick's remarks came Thursday, July 7, amid declarations from Russia and Azerbaijan about the exhaustion of the OSCE Minsk Group format. According to him, Moscow and Baku no longer want to maintain the format but do not propose any alternative either. The diplomat noted that the United States has clearly indicated that its government remains committed to the Minsk Group process. He added that Washington went further by appointing a new co-chair specializing in the Caucasus and the region. Laura Hochla, Director of the Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts, serves as the current OSCE Minsk Group U.S. Co-Chair. United States ex-Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Kauzlarich agreed that the appointment of a new co-chair testifies to Washington's commitment to the format. Kauzlarich added, however, that given Azerbaijan's negative stance on the Minsk Group, it's difficult to imagine peace talks returning to the format.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
