Azeri leaders' statements on Karabakh resolution by use of force mere blackmailJune 4, 2008 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijani Defense Minister's statements on resolution of the Karabakh conflict by use of force is mere blackmail aimed to destabilize talks, Armenia's Foreign Minister said. "To respond to these warlike statements would mean to tense the situation on the threshold of the presidential meeting. We stand for peaceful process and understand that it's dictated by interests of the Armenian and Azeri people. However, the problem can't be resolved under Azerbaijan's constant militaristic rhetoric," Edward Nalbanidian told a news conference in Yerevan. The Minister reminded that in 2001, after the Key West talks, the sides were close to resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. "It did not happen because Azerbaijan said its population was not ready for settlement. According to recent social surveys, 29 per cent of Azeris stand for resolution of the conflict by use of force. 82 per cent disapprove the OSCE Minsk Group activities. I do not know any other country where so many people could speak out for war. It's absurd to condemn the countries wiling to help peaceful resolution of the conflict," Mr Nalbandian underscored. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |