OSCE MINSK GROUP CO-CHAIR RUDOLF PERINA CONSIDERS "NAGORNO KARABAKH HAS NEVER BEEN PART OF AZERBAIJAN"March 1, 2002 - 23:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Commenting the statement about the subjective attitude of the international community regarding Azerbaijan's sovereignty, OSCE Minsk Group American Co-Chair Rudolf Perina stated, "I know that Nagorno Karabakh has never been part of sovereign Azerbaijan." "Mediamax" agency reports making reference to the Armenian National Committee of America that the statement was made by Ambassador Perina at the meeting with representatives of the Armenian community of California held February 26. Continuing the topic Perina noted that such matters play a key role in negotiations.![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |