OSCE Sec Gen urges Karabakh sides to resume negotiationsNovember 20, 2017 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The only way to resolve the long-standing Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the return of the sides to the negotiation table in good faith, OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger said on Monday, November 20, according to Interfax. “The OSCE provides a forum for dialogue and supports the sides in the process of working towards a lasting peace. There needs to be a genuine political will and commitment from the sides,” he said. He further welcomed the meeting between the Azerbaijani and Armenian presidents in Geneva on October 16, organized by the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, adding that this meeting was the first direct dialogue at this level in more than a year. “In particular, I welcome that the presidents agreed to take measures to intensify the negotiation process and to take additional steps to reduce tensions on the contact line,” he said. The Secretary General also noted that is absolutely essential for the sides to adhere strictly to the ceasefire established in 1994. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |