Lavrov says OSCE Minsk Group plays key role in Karabakh settlement![]() November 3, 2017 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group play a leading role in efforts to resolve the Nagorno Karabakh issue, Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday, November 3. "Russia supports the Minsk Group's efforts in the peace process," Lavrov was quoted as saying by Russian media, adding that the mediators are now actively working for a settlement. "Russia would also like the OSCE to step up its activities as far as the Transnistria issue, Geneva discussions on stability in the South Caucasus, and the Balkans are concerned.". ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |