OSCE MG visit to region: Baku once again tells co-chairs a tale about “de-occupation” of its landsFebruary 12, 2011 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recent visit of OSCE Minsk Group has not changed anything in the position of conflicting parties, rather, the co-chairs were once again informed of Azerbaijan’s readiness to “de-occupy their territories”. The visit, not being previously announced, came as unexpected to Armenian and Azerbaijani public. Still, the fact did not change anything. Based on the results of a visit to the region, Ambassadors Bernard Fassier of France, Robert Bradtke of the United States, and Igor Popov of the Russian Federation made a joint statement, urging conflicting parties to “show restraint both on the ground and in their public statements.” However, to Azerbaijan, both mediators and the international community’s recommendations are mere words. According to Azerbaijani Defense Minister Safar Abiyev, Azerbaijan is seriously preparing for the “de-occupation of its lands”. “In such a situation any state would do the same. No one can accuse Azerbaijan in this matter,” he said at a meeting with the OSCE MG co-chairs and the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Personal Representative Andrzej Kasprzyk. Abiyev’s statements are completely opposite to those of Armenian Defense Minister. At the meeting with OSCE MG co-chairs, Seyran Ohanyan stressed Armenian side’s strict adherence to ceasefire. Mr. Ohanyan expressed concern over Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violations and sniper attacks, adequately responded to by Armenian army. As for the aim of the visit, Bernard Fassier stipulated it as an attempt to reach agreement on “basic principles” of Karabakh conflict settlement. Top stories 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. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |