Armenian FM: agreement between Iran, world powers importantJuly 14, 2015 - 18:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia hails the nuclear deal, reached as a result of purposeful and constructive efforts by Iran and the world powers, RA Foreign Minister said. “This long-awaited agreement is an important achievement, promoting international and regional stability and strengthening of cooperation,” Edward Nalbandian said. “We hope that this will serve as a stimulus for further trade and economic cooperation between Armenia and friendly Iran, as well as the implementation of joint projects,” he added. Iran and six major world powers reached a nuclear deal on Tuesday, July 14, capping more than a decade of negotiations with an agreement that could transform the Middle East, and which Israel called an "historic surrender". Under the deal, sanctions imposed by the United States, European Union and United Nations would be lifted in return for Iran agreeing long-term curbs on a nuclear program that the West has suspected was aimed at creating a nuclear bomb. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |