CSTO chief: Azeri arms race won’t benefit Karabakh settlementMarch 12, 2012 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) said that strategy of the organization’s further activity is currently being developed, with Armenian leadership showing great interest in ensuring the country’s security. At a press conference in Yerevan Nikolai Bordyuzha favored Armenia’s development in recent years, enhancement of military potential aimed at border protection. CSTO head noted that further activity of the organization was discussed in the framework of the organization, particularly military cooperation, issues related to Russia’s nuclear weapon, efficiency of the system of fight against drug addiction and media activities. “Armenia enjoys a special status in CSTO, as it has no common border with the rest of CSTO member-states, moreover it is isolated from the outside world and has territorial conflicts,” Mr. Bordyuzha said. He further dwelt on Azerbaijan’s armament, noting arms acquisition as the sovereign right of every state, whereas intensified accumulation of weapons in Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone won’t benefit the conflict settlement. Top stories 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. 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. 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. |