  Cyprus FM condemns Baku over Azeri axe-killer's release September 15, 2012 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Cypriot counterpart Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis. At Cyprus-hosted meeting, the parties focused on political issues, cooperation in the framework of international organizations, trade and economic partnership among other issues. Expansion of ties in the sectors of culture and tourism, facilitation of visa regime and formation of free trade zone were also on discussion agenda. The parties further focused on the settlement of the Cyprus problem and Karabakh conflict. Ms. Kozakou-Marcoullis condemned Baku’s release and heroization of Azeri assassin Ramil Safarov, noting that the incident may undermine peaceful settlement of Karabakh issue. The Cypriot Foreign Minister welcomed Armenia’s efforts in upholding regional stability. She expressed regret about the failed attempt at rapprochement with Turkey over Ankara’s refusal to ratify Protocols with Armenia. The officials’ meeting was followed by a joint news conference. Partner news  Top stories Last month, renowned Turkish pianist Fazıl Say was also handed a suspended 10-month prison sentence for blasphemy. Recent Azeri “examination” concerns a world-famed soprano Montserrat Caballe who’ll perform and give master classes in Yerevan on June 9. Valadao spoke about the importance of affirming the Genocide at the April 24th Congressional Observance on Capitol Hill. Sergei Lavrov noted that the current "status quo is unacceptable for Azerbaijan, Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh people."   Partner news |  Latest news German scientists ready to include Armenian petroglyphs in UNESCO list  The scientists conducted a survey of ancient rock art, with a database of Armenian petroglyphs to be later developed.Penguin reaches $75mln agreement in iBooks price fixing lawsuit In a press release, Penguin's parent company, Pearson, noted it had made a $40 million provision for settlement in its 2012 accounts.Diplomats say Iran installed 700 high-tech centrifuges The new IR-2m centrifuges are believed to be able to enrich two to five times faster than the old machines.FBI agent kills man in Boston bombings case The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said. |
