  Andranik Tevanyan: 2008 was force majéur in Karabakh processDecember 26, 2008 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The year of 2008 was force majéur in the Karabakh process, an Armenian expert said. "Russia redoubled its intermediary efforts after five-day war but its interest is first of all conditioned by economic factors," Andranik Tevanyan, head of political economy research center, told a news conference today. Russia decided to frustrate Nabucco gas pipeline construction and promised Baku its support in the Karabakh issue, according to him. Tevanyan also reminded about Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's statement that there are a few unsettled points in the talks' agenda, including the status of Lachin Corridor. "The mediators are anticipating resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict," Lavrov said in October.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
