Armenia ready to intensify involvement in ESCAP projectsMay 3, 2013 - 12:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 69th session of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) kicked off in Thailand on April 29, with Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Manasaryan participating. Deputy Foreign Minister Manasaryan delivered a speech, briefing those present on Armenia’s major investment projects, cooperation with Asian financial institutions, as well as Turkey’s and Azerbaijan’s position on Armenia. He further met with UN ESCAP Executive Secretary Noeleen Heyzer, who voiced hope for deepening of cooperation with Armenia. Deputy Foreign Minister Manasaryan stressed the importance of the issues on ESCAP agenda, particularly those relating to landlocked countries. An agreement was reached to coordinate further steps that must ensure Armenia’s involvement in ESCAP projects. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |