Heritage leader urges Armenia to recognize NKR constitutional bordersMay 21, 2011 - 13:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia must withdraw its signature from the Armenian-Turkish protocols, also refusing to adhere to Madrid Principles, according to Heritage opposition party leader. As Raffi Hovannisian stated during the Heritage-organized Civil Meeting in Yerevan, Armenian-Turkish protocols clearly indicate acceptance of Turkey’s preconditions, also recognizing Bolshevik-Kemalist agreement of 1921. Hovannisian further stressed the importance of recognition of NKR with all of its constitutional borders. Heritage leader called on Armenia to recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court. According to him, people must have a right to address the international justice if the national one proves ineffective. 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. |