  Armenia to fight against hate speech, FM says June 24, 2013 - 22:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Fight against racial discrimination, hate speech and xenophobia will be among the priorities of Armenia’s chairmanship in the Council of Europe, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said when addressing the PACE summer session. “Armenia will exert every effort for establishment of democracy, human rights protection and the rule of law,” Minister Nalbandian said. “We are ready for cooperation within PACE for realization of common goals and strengthening of dialogue.”   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 |  Latest 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. |
