Kazimirov: Baku-Stepanakert talks should open as soon as possibleOctober 29, 2007 - 18:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The only chance for breakthrough in Karabakh, including soonest liberation of territories is complete exclusion of the chimera of settling the conflict by use of force. That is, joint agreement on non-resumption of hostilities with the assistance of the international community should be signed. Neither the sole decision of the sides nor "help from outside" can produce effect. The issue demands combination of endeavors," said Vladimir Kazimirov, the Russian mediator on Nagorno Karabakh in 1992-1996."The sides have many times obliged to resolve the conflict peacefully. So, what keeps them from concluding an agreement on non-resumption of hostilities?" he said. Amb. Kazimirov is confident that the sides could sign an agreement on settlement of the conflict by exclusively peaceful means. "It will be hard for Baku to change its position but no one is to blame. The document should be signed under the aegis of the UN Security Council, or at least the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chair states. One more thing, Baku-Stepanakert talks should start as soon as possible. Baku hampers the negotiation process by keeping Nagorno Karabakh aside," he wrote in an article "Is there is a wayout of Karabakh deadlock?" published by Russia in Global Politics magazine. 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 | Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |