 Official says EU integration priority for Armenia November 19, 2012 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European integration is a priority for Armenia’s foreign policy, co-chair of Armenia-EU parliamentary cooperation committee said. “Armenia is actively involved in cooperation programs with the European Union,” Samvel Farmanyan said during a discussion on November 19. He further deemed 2012 remarkable for Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement talks, with tangible progress recorded in negotiations on Armenia-EU Association Agreement, as well as Yerevan-Brussels bilateral visits and expansion of political dialogue. Mr. Farmanyan stressed the importance of Euronest Parliamentary Assembly in deepening of ties with the EU. Partner news  Top stories At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news “Man Of Steel” Superman reboot unveils final trailer (video)  Legendary’s film is directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill in the cape, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, and Michael Shannon as Zod.10 killed in sectarian violence in Lebanese city Lebanese army troops were seen patrolling major roads in Bab al-Tabbana hours before the fresh fighting broke out.Turkish-Armenian writer sentenced to 13 months in prison Last month, renowned Turkish pianist Fazıl Say was also handed a suspended 10-month prison sentence for blasphemy.Germany backs EU labeling of Hezbollah as terrorist group Germany had previously resisted calls to list Hezbollah as a terrorist organization for fear it could destabilize Lebanon. |
