EU rep: pointless to speak on OSCE MG shiftsApril 3, 2012 - 20:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy commented on possible replacement of France in OSCE Minsk Group. Stefan Fule noted that the European Union supports MG efforts, whilst rendering it pointless to speak on France’s replacement. According to him, the EU is considering a new proposal package on boosting trust between parties to the conflict. He stressed establishment of humanitarian contacts as the key goal of the initiative, Aze.az. reports. Earlier Stefan Fule noted that EU may activate efforts aimed at assisting in conflict resolution, particularly in the framework of the Eastern Partnership. EU also stands ready to hold events aimed at boosting trust between Armenia and Azerbaijan. On March 23, European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted a document on Armenia, proposing to replace France’s mandate in OSCE Minsk Group on Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement with that of the European Union. The document is to be put to vote at European Parliament’s plenary session supposedly in a month. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |