  Alexander Iskandaryan: NATO peacekeeping forces stationing in Karabakh impossible July 7, 2010 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Caucasus Institute Director Alexander Iskandaryan has said that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s statement that Nagorno Karabakh conflict should be resolved taking into account of people of NKR, Armenia and Azerbaijan does not mean that U.S. agrees to re-engagement of Artsakh in negotiations, which is strongly opposed by Azerbaijan. According to him, the statement demonstrates U.S. consent with Madrid Principles, reading that the will of NKR population should be taken into consideration. “There will be no serious progress during the current year, as positions of the sides are polar opposites,” Iskandaryan said. Asked whether NATO peacekeeping forces may be stationed in Karabakh in the near future, he said it’s impossible.   Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. 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.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad  Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |
