 THE U.S. IS CONCERNED BY HUMAN RIGHTS PROBLEM IN AZERBAIJANMarch 23, 2001 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - YEREVAN, March 23. /Mediamax/. U.S. Ambassador David Johnson to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said that the United States remains concerned by the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights record as reflected in most recent human rights report of the United States Mission to the OSCE.Speaking at the OSCE Permanent Council, the American diplomat said that as a new member of the Council of Europe, a great deal of work lies ahead in bringing Azerbaijan's legislation into conformity with that organization's standards. --0--   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 |  Latest 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. |
