ARMENIAN PRIME MINISTER SAYS AZERBAIJAN'S RECENT STATEMENTS ON KARABAKH SETTLEMENT AROUSE ANXIETYMarch 5, 2004 - 18:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The recent statements of the Azeri authorities regarding the Nagorno Karabakh settlement cause anxiety, Armenia's Prime Minister Andranik Margarian stated in his interview to Nezavisimaya Gazeta Russian newspaper. In his words, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev confessed that he will not be in a hurry to settle the conflict and would prefer to wait until the country can direct its economic dividends to strengthening the army. The hint is more that understandable, the Premier stated. At the same he noted that the resources of the countries rich in oil are as a rule regulated by a limited number of people and are not used for the welfare of the nation. The money received from the sale of the oil is mostly spent for the development of the military potential of the country, A. Margarian said. 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. |