Armenian authorities not to allow unilateral concessions with regard to KarabakhJune 24, 2009 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian authorities will not make unilateral concession with regard to Karabakh, in particular, RA President will never allow NKR to be considered an Azeri-controlled territory, RPA spokesman Edward Sharmazanov told journalists in Yerevan.NKR's land border with Armenia is very important for Armenian authorities. It is necessary to guarantee the country's security, the speaker said. "NKR people have a right to self-determination, and Azeri colleagues should realize and admit NKR people's right to self-determination and recognize the country's independence," he stated. Armenia favors peaceful settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict within OSCE MG format. "Turkey cannot be a mediator in talks," Sharmazanov stressed, adding that NKR is a more accomplished, democratic and developed state in comparison with Azerbaijan and Armenia. Top stories 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. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | 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. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |