Prime Minister meets special envoy of Syria PresidentApril 9, 2013 - 18:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Acting Prime Minister Edward Nalbandian met with the special envoy of Syria’s President Adnan Hassan Mahmoud. At the meeting, the envoy briefed the Armenian official on Syria crisis, efforts for disarmament of mercenaries and curbing of violence. Nalbandian, in turn, expressed deep concern over the effects of the ongoing civil war and deteriorating humanitarian situation on the Syria population, including the country’s Armenian community. In conclusion, Nalbandian expressed hope for the issue to be resolved through a dialogue, for peace and stability to return to Syria. 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. |