Dora Bakoyannis: Armenia plays an important role in ensuring security in South CaucasusJuly 3, 2009 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We hope, advancement in the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be recorded during the forthcoming meeting between Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents, Dora Bakoyannis, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Greek Foreign Minister said at the joint press conference with the Armenian minister of foreign affairs Edward Nalbandian. According to her, the meeting of Serzh Sargsyan and Ilham Aliev in St. Petersburg was useful. "We encourage efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group aimed at the settlement of the conflict and we will make steps to raise the trust along the contact line. Every human life is precious for us," Dora Bakoyannis said adding that Armenia plays an important role in ensuring security in South Caucasus. 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. |