Sargsyan-Aliyev meeting not planned but possible: OSCE MG Co-chairMay 14, 2015 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The increase of tension at the line of contact and the Armenian-Azeri border over the past year causes concern, proving the failure of the OSCE Minsk Group mediators to achieve progress in the Karabakh settlement talks, the U.S. Co-chair of the OSCE MG said, according to Azeri media. In this context, James Warlick called on the conflicting parties to adhere to the ceasefire. “The Co-chairs came up with suggestions which could help improve the status quo and boost safety; however, their offers were turned down. We’d also like the conflicting sides to consider our suggestions aimed to promote trust-building between the Armenian and Azerbaijani communities,” Warlick said. As he further noted, the Co-chairs cooperate with the Foreign Ministers in preparing for the next presidential meeting. “I believe, meetings between the conflicting parties in the framework of peace talks are necessary. There are no specific dates set but the Co-chairs plan to visit the region in the near future,” Warlick said. Commenting on a possibility of a meeting between the Armenian and Azeri Presidents and the Co-chairs at the oncoming Eastern Partnership summit in Riga, Warlick noted that no meeting has been planned. “But if the Presidents are willing to meet and discuss Karabakh peace process, the Co-chairs are always ready to assist,” he said. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |