THE CO-CHAIRMEN OF THE MINSK GROUP HAVE COLLECTED IN MALTAJune 22, 2001 - 18:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - . The regular conference of the Co-Chairmen of OSCE Minsk group on settling the Karabakh problem has begun today. This time Russian, American and French diplomats have collected in Malta. Deputy Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Trubnikov heads the Russian delegation. This is the first meeting of the peacemakers after the information that the 2+3 format meeting (the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan + the Co-Chairmen), which was expected to be held in Geneva, is cancelled. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1. U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. Armenia, Germany discuss ties, South Caucasus peace process Armenian lawmakers met with the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Tobias Lindner. |