Mher Shahgeldyan: Armenia’s positions have strengthened in Karabakh issueJuly 24, 2010 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Vice-Chairman of Orinats Yerkir party Mher Shahgeldyan said that the statement of the Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries once again accentuated the three principles of international law for the Karabakh conflict settlement: the people’s right to self-determination, non-use of force and territorial integrity. It is very important that the statement views these principles as something single and interrelated, Shahgeldyan told a press conference in Yerevan. According to him, Armenia hails this approach of the Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries. Shahgeldyan noted that Armenia’s diplomatic positions have strengthened in the Karabakh issue. 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 | Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1. U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. Armenia, Germany discuss ties, South Caucasus peace process Armenian lawmakers met with the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Tobias Lindner. |