NATO urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to work togetherDecember 18, 2017 - 14:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO is hoping to see a new impetus in the process of the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict as the resolution of the issue will benefit the entire region, Deputy Secretary General Rose Gottemoeller told reporters in Armenia on Monday, December 18. Speaking on behalf of the bloc in Yerevan, Gottemoeller said NATO is very happy about the high-level diplomatic efforts and is hopeful for a quick settlement. Gottemoeller said she worked in the 1990s when U.S. president Bill Clinton was still in office, and remembers the first days of the conflict. The official expressed regret that 25 years have passed since but the conflict still remains unresolved. The deputy head of NATO said it’s very important for Armenia and Azerbaijan to work together, adding that she is very glad that the United States is involved in the peace process. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |