Thomas Gruner: EU should participate in Karabakh talksSeptember 10, 2007 - 17:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I suppose that the European Union can do more for the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Unfortunately, the EU lacks the essential foreign and security policy at the moment," said European Parliament member Thomas Gruner. "I believe that EU's efficient endeavors are necessary for the Karabakh settlement. In my personal opinion, the European Union should participate in the talks. Many EU member states wish to promote the resolution of the conflict. I wish the EU could develop a joint strategy and become a mediator. We have a mission for guarding Transdnistrian borders, we cooperate with police and customs services. This variant may be considered for Nagorno Karabakh as well. I believe that the European Union has a greater potential than the OSCE Minsk Group. The conflict region is closer to Europe than to the United States," he said. "The Action Plan with Azerbaijan reflects the principle of territorial integrity and this principle should be respected. The Action Plan with Armenia maintains other details. It reflects the principle of the right of nations to self-determination. Do not accuse the EU of "double game." The Action Plans have been discussed with the partner states and have different contents. The EU's political wish is to resolve the conflict basing on the documents adopted by the international community. The conflict should be settled via talks and the sides should be ready for concessions," he said, Trend news agency reports. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |