UK ambassador: Karabakh settlement depends on parties’ political will November 14, 2011 - 12:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Despite all mediatory efforts, Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement depends on the political will of the parties involved, British ambassador to Armenia said. “Fort the past four years we have witnessed less progress than we would like to,” Charles Lonsdale told a press conference in Yerevan. According to him, under existing conditions, boosting confidence among civil society members would also help progress in addition to signing a peace agreement between the sides. “We are fighting the stereotypes regarding the Karabakh issue among youth and civil society,” Mr. Lonsdale said. In conclusion, the ambassador noted establishment of peace and stability in the South Caucasus as a priority for UK’s foreign policy course. 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 | 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. |