OSCE MG cannot exert pressures on either Armenia or AzerbaijanAugust 7, 2009 - 21:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group dealing with NKR conflict settlement cannot exert pressures on either Armenia or Azerbaijan, OSCE MG American Co-Chair Matthew Bryza announced in Tsahkadzor during "Euroforum". "As mediators, we can only propose several variants for conflict settlement. Decisions are taken by conflicting parties. What mediators want is peace, which cannot be achieved without any concessions by either of the parties. It is now important to find a balance between the two basic principles, i.e. territorial integrity and nation's right to self-determination. Nagorno Karabakh should certainly have its status which will be determined through referendum. Such requirement is included in Madrid Principles," American diplomat said.As a first step, the co-chair stressed the importance of returning to Azerbaijan several regions which form a security zone around NKR. The other regions, according to him, should be returned in five years' time. "To avoid military operations, we also insist that thunder runs be withdrawn. To discuss possibilities of concluding peace agreement, we have to wait several month till negotiations are over," Bryza stressed. This is the American diplomat's last visit in the status of OSCE MG Co-Chair. According to media reports, Bryza may be appointed as US Ambassador in Azerbaijan. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |