OSCE should avoid superfluous 'tolerance' in Karabakh issueSeptember 17, 2007 - 17:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "As a matter of fact, ability of the parties to the Karabakh conflict to make agreements and fulfill commitments is questioned. Threats to resume hostilities run counter to the commitment to resolve the conflict peacefully, as urged by the Council of Europe entry condition. Verbal threats are transformed into real deeds through armament race and incitement of hatred towards the neighbor nation," former Russian Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassador Vladimir Kazimirov said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "Two out of three parties cannot agree on settlement 'principles'. However, to sign an agreement does not mean to implement it. That is why the OSCE should take it into account and refrain from superfluous 'tolerance' in the Karabakh issue. Presently, Armenians make use of Azerbaijan's obvious irresponsibility as regard the UN resolutions. But democracy is not the only point for competition. The state's consistency is also an important factor at the international arena," he said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |