Serzh Sarsgyan: control over Karabakh is a security measureNovember 11, 2008 - 12:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia highlights adoption of a joint declaration excluding resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict by use of force", the Armenian President said. "I am glad that Azerbaijan signed the document, which recognizing all of the principles of the international law but not the one on the territorial integrity," Serzh Sargsyan said in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. "It's also gratifying that the role of the OSCE Minsk Group was emphasized." As to 'withdrawal of Armenian forces from 7 regions around Karabakh', President Sargsyan said, "The core of the conflict is the status of Nagorno Karabakh. Azerbaijan should recognize the right of Karabakh people to self-determination. Control over the region is a security measure. Now, we need talks on the base document, then we will need a peaceful agreement. History proved that Karabakh can never be a part of Azerbaijan, irrelative of the status." Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. 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. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. 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. |