Armenian political scientist finds MG Co-Chairs' recent statement provocativeAugust 12, 2009 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Since 2006, media has made a habit of discussing statements made by OSCE MG Co-Chairs, trying every time to get at the heart of their reasons and purposes, political scientist Sergey Shakaryants told a news conference in Yerevan."I wonder if MG Co-Chairs have authorized any of mediators to speak on behalf of all others," Armenian political scientist said. "It's the fourth year I have been asking, 'why seven regions?' " Shakaryants said, adding that some of regions are not fully controlled by RA Defense Ministry. "Besides, Armenian side insisted on Lachin's having a certain status, since the territory does not form part of security zone," the speaker said. Even if they speak about returning regions, their number cannot exceed four or five, because Co-Chairs clearly stated that Kelbadjar's issue should be dealt with separately, political scientist stressed. "If Armenia makes no response to Co-Chairs' statements, new concessions may be imposed on us in future," Sergey Shakaryants noted. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". 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. |