Armenian deputy FM, Japanese envoy discuss Karabakh process![]() February 1, 2013 - 20:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Manasaryan and Special Representative of the Foreign Ministry of Japan for Caucasus, Ambassador Takeshi Hikihara held political consultations on Feb 1. Armenian-Japanese relations, the course of the political dialogue, intensification of partnership in international organizations, economic cooperation and expansion of legal framework were in the focus of the discussion. The Japanese side was further briefed on the Armenian position on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. The importance of cultural and educational cooperation was mutually stressed, press service of RA MFA reported. Partner news Members of all parliamentary groups, PM, Energy Minister and the chair of the Public Services Regulatory Commission were invited to participate. Vahan Hovhannisyan voiced hope that the ruling authorities acknowledge the difficulties Armenia currently faces. Prior to the vote, RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan announced the party’s decision to vote against the bill. Shavarsh Kocharyan: Baku’s statements on unacceptability of a status quo in Karabakh conflict aim to prevent alteration of the status. Partner news |