1997-98 offers for NKR conflict resolution were better than Madrid principlesOctober 9, 2009 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 1997-98 offers for NKR conflict resolution were better than Madrid principles, ex-RA FM Vahan Papazyan told a news conference in Yerevan. "The problem of territories' return was always there, I believe soon we'll have a chance to discuss the way this will happen," ex RA FM stated. According to him, Madrid principles were developed during Robert Kocharyan's presidency, so the blame can't be fully shifted on Serzh Sargsyan."I'm most surprised over NKR position on the issue. Why does Stepanakert keep silence if it disagrees with Madrid principles which decide Karabakh's fate? Karabakh is well aware of the content of these suggestions," Vahan Papazyan said, adding that if NKR people believe Madrid principles are acceptable, RA and Diaspora Armenians have no right to argue. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |