PACE works on decreasing tension between Yerevan and Baku, but still unsuccessfullyJuly 4, 2007 - 20:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - René van der Linden: The coming presidential election in NKR will not be recognized by the world community, and there is no progress in relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) René van der Linden stated to a press conference in Yerevan. He said, PACE makes efforts to decrease the tension between the two countries, however still those efforts do not bring progress. "Nothing has changed since my previous visit to the region. Relations between Armenia and his neighbors, Turkey and Azerbaijan remain on previous level. At the same time I must underline that during my separate meetings with Armenian and Azeri delegations in PACE we have come to the conclusion that it is necessary to change sentiments in both societies for sooner resolution of the Karabakh conflict," the PACE President underscored. 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. |