Moscow declaration on Karabakh aimed to strengthen Russia's positions in CaucasusNovember 8, 2008 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The main goal of the Moscow declaration on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict is to strengthen Russia's positions in the Caucasus, Kiro Manoyan, ARF Dashnaktsutyun Bureau's Hay Dat and Political Affairs Office Director, told a news conference today. The declaration has both positive and negative features and proceeds from the interests of certain forces, according to him. "The most negative fact is the absence of an NKR representative's signature on the document. The necessity of continuation of talks on the basis of the OSCE MG Madrid principles also arouses concern, since these principles envisage surrender of the liberated territories," he said. "Positive factors are affirmation of peaceful talks as the only way to resolve the conflict and no mention of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. Besides, the declaration states that talks will be continued in the framework of the OSCE MG and thus excludes interference of other forces into the process," he said, adding that Turkey's attempts to join negotiations can jeopardize their success. "The Karabakh problem will be resolved in case all parties to conflict sign a peaceful agreement which will be implemented with the help of appropriate mechanisms," Mr. Manoyan resumed. 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. |