OSCE MG to arrange meeting between Armenian, Azeri FMsAugust 28, 2015 - 12:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE Minsk Group plans to organize a meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in September, the group’s U.S. Co-chair said. In an interview with Azerbaijani news agency APA, James Warlick stated that the Co-chairs plan to travel to the region, but failed to mention certain dates. He also noted that it is highly necessary to reaffirm the sides’ commitment to the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Warlick had earlier told reporters in Yerevan that no comprehensive solution can be found to the conflict unless Artsakh’s status is clarified. Besides, the American diplomat once again stated that “the return of Artsakh adjacent areas is one of the key elements of negotiations.” Meanwhile, Nagorno Karabakh’s official stance on the issue remains unchanged. Elimination of causes but not the consequences of the conflict is a key aspect, Davit Babayan, a spokesperson for NKR President, said. He also noted that it is impossible to speak about the return of lands or any other issue unless Artsakh’s status is determined. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |