‘Karabakh’ Archives
France supports efforts of Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents
French Minister of State for European Affairs Pierre Lellouche said that France, which co-chairs the Minsk Group, supported Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders' efforts to take steps to resolve the Karabakh conflict. Addressing the OSCE Permanent Council, Vienna, he emphasized that political [...]
Karabakh issue — test for Turkish-Russian partnership: Hurriyet
“If in the 1990s someone was to suggest that Turkish-Russian relations could one day reach a level of strategic partnership it would have likely induced uproarious laughter to listeners,” reads an article by Cem Oguz posted in Hurriyet Daily News. The author says that Russia has so far [...]
With liberation of Shushi spirit and confidence of Armenian people restored: NKR President
NKR President Bako Sahakyan congratulated the nation on the occasion of the Victory Holiday, the Day of the NKR Defense Army and the Liberation of Shushi. “Dear compatriots, Respected veterans of the Great Patriotic and Artsakh Liberation Wars, Soldiers, officers and generals of the Artsakh [...]
Aliyev boycotted Medvedev’s invitation
Ruling New Azerbaijan party (NAP) put high value on President Ilham Aliyev’s back out of an informal summit of CIS member states. “It is a right step taken by President Aliyev. The main reason for such a step is that the persons who participated in the occupation of Shusha, leads Armenia. [...]
Azeri politicians mistake rave for reality
He is not the first to make statements about war resumption in Karabakh and withdrawal of Armenian troops from Kelbajar, they were also voiced by the country’s President, Foreign Minister and other senior officials, Prosperous Armenia party member Naira Zohrabyan told, commenting on the words by [...]
Turkey, Armenian and Azerbaijan Wrangle Over Karabakh
Despite optimism from international negotiators about a breakthrough on Nagorno-Karabakh negotiations, jostling among Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan persisted during a December 1-2 Ministerial Council session. The session was convened under the auspices of the Organization for Security and [...]
On Turkey’s unheard knock at OSCE MG door
The Azerbaijani authorities keep on knocking at the OSCE Minsk Group’s door, doing so on behalf of their “big brother,” Turkey, which has been dreaming of playing a key role in the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process. But the attempts of Baku and Ankara have so far failed. What is the matter? [...]
Davutoglu came to grips with Armenian-Azerbaijani border
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated that it is necessary to open not only Armenian-Turkish but also Armenian-Azerbaijani border. Delivering a speech on Turkey’s foreign policy in Oxford, Davutoglu touched upon Armenian-Turkish relations. “We would like to open the border with [...]
Is there any hope for Armenia-Turkey Protocols? Hurriyet
The article “Turkish-Armenian Protocols: Ant hope left?” by Guner Ozkan published in Turkish Hurriyet daily. “Since the very beginning of its announcement at the end of August 2009, the reconciliation protocols between Turkey and Armenia have caused an unending fury among many Armenians [...]
PACE iced out Azeri delegation regular screams
Speeches of Azerbaijani delegation at the PACE session did not impress the attendees. In the course of April 26 spring session Azerbaijani delegation members addressed Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland questions “connected with continuous occupation if Azerbaijani lands” by [...]