U.S. official hails Armenia’s position on Karabakh issueOctober 18, 2012 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met October 17 with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Eric Rubin. Minister Nalbandian noted that Armenian-U.S. cooperation covers various areas, RA MFA reported. The U.S. official, in turn, said that his country gives high assessment to partnership with Armenia, stressing the importance of political, economic and defense cooperation. The two men dwelt on the upcoming meeting of the Armenian-U.S. working group on economic cooperation due October 18. Minister Nalbandian further briefed Eric Rubin on the latest development of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, with the U.S. official haling Armenia’s constructive position on the issue. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |