Raffi Hovannisian: language of preconditions - the easiest way to refuse Karabakh talksFebruary 8, 2008 - 18:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Dialogue is a necessity. However, the language of preconditions is the easiest way to freeze talks, member of theArmenian delegation to PACE Raffi Hovannisian told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter when commenting on refusal of the Azeri parliamentarians to meet with Armenian counterparts. "The Armenian side has many reasons for setting preconditions. However, I completely disagree with the position Azeri MPs," he said.The chairs of the Azerbaijani parliamentary commissions declined the proposal to hold a conference on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. According to Rabiyat Aslanova, chair of the human rights commission, any cooperation between the MPs is impossible unless the Karabakh conflict is resolved. Top stories 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. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |