Sleiman supports people’s right to self-determination in Karabakh settlement![]() December 9, 2011 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lebanese President stands for Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement on the basis of principles of the international law, specifically people’s right to self-determination. As Michel Sleiman stated at a joint briefing with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, “despite Azerbaijan’s attempts to discuss Karabakh conflict at Islamic Conference meeting, Lebanon’s position on the issue remains unchanged: we were always opposed to adoption of resolutions condemning Armenia in such organizations.” In conclusion, President Sleiman urged the OSCE Minsk Group as well as superpowers to take every effort to achieve establishment of peace. On December 8, Mr. Sleiman arrived in Armenia on the invitation of Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan. A meeting with President Sargsyan, Armenian officials as well as Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II are on the agenda. Also, agreements to promote development of bilateral relations will be signed during the visit. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |