Talks slow to move, despite existing groundworkMarch 14, 2007 - 19:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Foreign Minister, Vartan Oskanian, concluded a regular meeting of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, together with the Azerbaijani FM, in Geneva, reports the RA MFA press office. This meeting followed a recent visit to the region by French co-chair Bernard Fassier, who, on behalf of the other two co-chairs Yuri Merzlyakov of Russia, and Matthew Bryza of the U.S., attempted to ascertain the positions of the two presidents, in the run-up to this meeting of foreign ministers. Minister Oskanian said, "The talks were slow to move, despite the existing groundwork, as attempt was made to discuss second-layer details pertaining to the principles in the document. Although there is clearer understanding of each other's positions, one thing is evident that there are deep differences. We believe that there can still be enough progress to warrant a meeting of the presidents, and for that reason we agreed to another meeting in April." The Minister explained that Armenia remains committed to the principles in the document that is being negotiated. Although there are many secondary issues outstanding still, the principles contained in the document address the fundamental issues with the right trade-offs, that could lead to a lasting resolution. 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 | U.S. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. |