  Armenian, German Foreign Ministries hold Berlin-hosted consultations September 30, 2012 - 17:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Ministry delegation led by deputy foreign minister Zohrab Mnatsakanian arrived in Berlin on September 27 to participate in the two countries’ ministerial consultations. The special representative of Foreign Ministry for East Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Affairs Antye Lendertze held political consultations on the German side. At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospect of the development of bilateral ties, with Mr. Mnatsakanian briefing the German official on Armenia-EU ties as well as the progress of Association Agreement and free trade zone negotiations. The parties further focused on regional issues, including the recent release of Azeri axe-killer Ramil Safarov, with Mr. Mnatsakanian presenting Armenia’s position on the issue. A number of meetings with members of German Bundestag, as well as a lecture on Armenia’s foreign policy at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs were also on deputy foreign minister’s agenda. Partner news  Top stories Alexander Lukashenko “hates mediating roles” but can assume one to promote resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. “What’s really dangerous and ridiculous is Azeri blacklist which includes all those who travel to Artsakh,” David Babayan said. Azerbaijan fired over 1500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said. Presidents of Russia, U.S., and France are planning to sign a joint statement on Nagorno Karabakh problem.   Partner news |  Latest news UN chief hails China's peacekeeping efforts  Ban said China has provided more peacekeepers than all the other four permanent members of the UN Security Council.Iran's Guardian Council approves presidential election result Hassan Rouhani won the election by taking nearly 51% of votes. Since he won more than half, that eliminated the need for a runoff.Friends of Syria to meet in Doha on June 22: French official Assad's forces aim to retake Aleppo, where they have been mired in a bloody stalemate with rebels for nearly a year.Parliament approves amendments to law on minimum wage rate Besides, new scale of salaries will be introduced, according to which the minimum wage rate will be doubled by 2017. |
