Azeri Opposition Discontent with OSCE MG ActivitiesJune 7, 2006 - 14:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Supporting the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict Azeri opposition bloc Azaldyg (Liberty) is however discontent with the mediating activities of the OSCE Minsk Group. "We stand for peaceful talks, however the activities of the OSCE Minsk Group have been fruitless so far," co-founder of Azaldyg, chairman of the People's Front of Azerbaijan Ali Kerimli considers.In his opinion, the problem will not be settled unless measures are taken against Armenia that seized a part of the Azerbaijani territory. "Instead of taking measures the Minsk Group co-chairs are trying to reconcile aggressor with a state whose lands are seized," he said adding that such approach is doomed to failure. Besides, the statement issued by the Organization for Karabakh Liberation says that "the Minsk Group approaches the Karabakh conflict settlement from the position of double standards." "Azerbaijan should refuse from negotiations with the Armenian leadership, urge the international community to apply sanctions against Armenia and launch a military operation for the liberation of the seized territories,' the statement says, reported Interfax. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |