  Marxist party head says Armenia’s accession to Eurasian Union necessity August 9, 2012 - 16:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Chairman of Armenia's Marxist party has hailed RA's possible accession to the Eurasian Union. “This implies military and political integration,” David Hakobyan told a press conference. In this context, the party head noted that the union is formed on voluntary basis, in contrast to the European integration, imposed on Armenia. Mr. Hakobyan stressed the need for establishment of a new geopolitical center in the form of the Eurasian Union. “Hegemony of Pan-Americanism is detrimental to the European and global civilization. Formation of a new geopolitical center in the form of a new union of post-Soviet states is a necessity,” he said. Partner news  Top stories Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting. Orinats Yerkir party held a political council meeting on May 15, chaired by party leader Artur Baghdasaryan.   Partner news |  Latest news Artsakh President attends Berdzor town 21st anniv. liberation events  Bako Sahakyan noted the liberation of Berdzor town as an important military, political and psychological victory.Weekly digest of foreign currency deals Deals amounting to USD 12,800,000 at an average price of 416.75 /USD 1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.200 Azeri ceasefire violations reported May 12-18 200 ceasefire violations by the Azeri armed forces were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.Gunmen kill Iraqi police officer's family The recent spike of violence has raised fears that the country might be heading to a new round of sectarian violence. |
