AZERBAIJANI DIPLOMACY HOLDS NO VICTORY

Thus, in the frameworks of their regional visit, the Co-Chairs of the Minsk Group yesterday visited Stepanakert and had a meeting with the NKR authorities.
   Was this a “pro-forma” visit or do the Co-Chairs still hope that it will be possible to push the Azerbaijani authorities towards the implementation of the “Madrid” proposals prior to the presidential elections?
  
  
   VAHRAM ATANESYAN
   Head of the NA Committee on Foreign Relations
  
   “In general, I don’t think that any visit of the Co-Chairs may be considered as a regular one, because if such visits were of regular, usual and ordinary nature, the Co-Chairs would prefer not to visit the region at all. That’s to say, each visit does really mean something.
   As shown by the overall results of the visits, the international community, on behalf of the Co-Chairs of the Minsk Group, is interested in the settlement of the conflict. As to what extent the parties perceive that attitude is a different matter. But the Co-Chairs are trying to find a mutually acceptable solution which cannot give way to any divergence of opinions.
   As regards the most recent visit of the Co-Chairs, it should be estimated the G-8 Foreign Ministers’ joint statement in the context of the confirmations concerning the settlement of the Karabakh conflict. My impression is that they are an additional proof showing that the mediators do not approve the conflict settlement prospect supported and urged forward by Azerbaijan.”

A1+/To be or not to be?

Interview with GRIGOR AMALYAN, Head of the National Committee on Television and Radio
  
   “Mr. Amalyan, are there any justifications to the claims that ‘A1+’ has won the case and proved its righteousness in the European Court of Human Rights?”
   “First of all, it is necessary to find out why ‘Meltex’ company lodged an appeal with the European Court, and what decisions the latter made and only then estimate which party won the case. And there are really victories and hence – occasions for congratulating the winner

THE PROPOSALS OF PACE RESOLUTION MUST BE ADDRESSED TO EVERYONE/Armenia and PACE resolutions

Interview with RPA deputy chairman, MP Razmik Zohrabyan regarding PACE last resolution.

“The PACE resolution regarding Armenia particularly states that from now on the authorities must not put improper restrictions on the demonstrations organized by the opposition. It seems PACE is not satisfied with the amendments and supplementations made in the law on “Holding rallies, demonstrations and protest marches” What would you say in this respect?”

P.A.C.E. PASSES RESOLUTION ON ARMENIA

Late in the evening yesterday, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe passed the Resolution on “Armenia’s Compliance with Resolution # 1609”. Almost all the proposals of the Armenian delegation were accepted.

P.A.C.E. RESOLUTION REFERS TO THE POLITICAL ARENA ON THE WHOLE

KIRO MANOYAN, person in charge of the ARFD Central Office of “Hay Dat” and Political Affairs, was the guest-speaker of “Pastark” (argument) club yesterday.
   Mr. Manoyan considered the hearings organized by US House of Foreign Affairs Committee (concerning the US Policy in the South Caucasus region) one of the most important events of the recent period. The thing is that several Congressmen have introduced in the agenda of the discussions such issues as Armenia’s being blockaded by Turkey and Azerbaijan, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the problem of Artsakh etc.

CO-REPORTERS SUBMIT NEW BILL

During the session of the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the co-reporters on Armenian issue submitted a bill of a new resolution, which touches upon the statements in resolution 1609 on “the activity of the democratic institutions in Armenia”, the process of its implementation and the problems faced by Armenia.