Steinberg doesn’t believe Russia’s involvement in Karabakh issue pushed U.S. and France to backgroundFebruary 25, 2011 - 16:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. does not believe Russia’s activity in OSCE Minsk Group caused the U.S. and Europe to lessen their involvement in Karabakh issue settlement, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State stated on Armenian TV channel. As James Steinberg noted, there’s no contradiction in the Minsk Group activities, with every party making its own contribution. Russia’s efforts are welcome, he said, still, co-chairs have to come up with a unified position during negotiations. Mr. Steinberg expressed confidence over the possibility to settle Karabakh issue through negotiations, characterizing Helsinki principles as a way to stability for conflicting parties. As he noted, OSCE MG efforts are directed to helping the sides to find a solution. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. 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. |