Karen Bekaryan: Astrakhan declaration doesn’t damage Armenia’s interestsNovember 2, 2010 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Astrakhan declaration signed by the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents doesn’t damage Armenia’s interests, according to chairman of European Integration NGO. “I assess the declaration as a positive step, since it is based on Maindorf declaration which stipulates for confidence-building measures,” Karen Bekaryan told a news conference on November 2. “The only negative nuance is the absence of the signature of Artsakh Republic President,” he noted. Bekaryan also emphasized that the reaction of Washington and Brussels evidences of certain consent and balance between the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries. 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. |