Armenian, French Foreign Ministers talk Karabakh, cooperationFebruary 12, 2021 - 11:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and French Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian and Jean-Yves Le Drian discussed issues of regional stability and security, as well as steps to address the humanitarian situation in and challenges facing Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) on Thursday, February 11. Aivazian stressed the urgency to repatriate the Armenian prisoners of war and civilians that are being kept hostage in Azerbaijan, which he said is hampering the process. The Foreign Ministers stressed the need to address the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process within the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmanship, and exchanged views on the upcoming schedule of the mediators' activity. The two also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda and agreed to continue consultations at various levels. 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 | 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. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. |