“Firstly, OSCE main members have been long convincing Baku, that there is no need to exert efforts towards closure of OSCE Yerevan Office, but Baku ignored views of Moscow, Washington and Brussels. Those statements were a signal, as in fact, no one from OSCE MG members intended to close it in Yerevan, i.e. it turns out that will of one side is exerted over MG and the international community,” he sad.
“There is no Lavrov’s plan, it’s misinformation. Media war is taking place, you see what Azerbaijani FM says, he says that such option is possible. However, he is a liar, there was no any “peace for territories” formula any time. In 1992 I was a participant of negotiations, I don’t know when he was then, and there was no any discussion and it can’t be. “
“The statement of the OSCE Minsk Group indicates that all are interested in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Aliyev’s adventurism, the attempt to distract his society’s attention from domestic problems through such dangerous means is unacceptable. I think this statement will be followed by respective processes, maybe, they will not be public, and it is not necessary at all. The international community will more clearly and insistently present its stance,” Babayan said.
Abraham Lincoln said, “If I had 8 hours to chop down a tree, I would spend 6 of those hours sharpening my axe.” We all waste time in chopping the tree by a blunt axe. We seem to work, but we see no changes.
The Co-Chairs condemn these recent ceasefire violations and call upon the sides to take all necessary measures to prevent any further escalation in the conict zone.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has issued a decree on appointing Karen Karapetyan to the post of the Prime Minister of Armenia, the press service of the Armenian President’s Office informed .
Voting for the Speaker at the National Assembly is over. Gagik Melikyan, chairman of the counting committee, said there are no null votes, 88 MPs voted for Ara Babloyan, and 12 against, and in favor of Edmon Marukyan nominated by “Yelk” bloc 12 MPs voted for, and 88 against.
“Different people speak by different anticipations, regarding what is discussed, but as long as there is no a published version, making anticipations would probably be the most improper policy,” he said.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on May 18 signed a decree on accepting the Government’s resignation, the President’s Office told. According to the President’s decree the members of the government will continue fulfilling their duties until the formation of a new government. The decree enters into force from the moment of signing.
“I once again congratulate the Republican Party of Armenia, ‘Tsarukyan’, ‘Yelk’ blocs and the Armenian Revolutionary Federation party for assuming a political responsibility in the Republic of Armenia in the upcoming 5 years through free, competitive and highly assessed elections. I congratulate all MPs of the 6th convocation Parliament and wish productive work,” the President said.
