  Armenian, Russian Presidents discuss bilateral ties in Moscow September 8, 2015 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan met Monday, September 7, with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin in Moscow. According to the website of the Armenian President, the two leaders discussed a broad range of issues concerning bilateral cooperation between Armenia and Russia, particularly focusing on political, economic and humanitarian cooperation, as well as Armenia's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). Presidents Sargsyan and Putin also exchanged views on current international and regional problems and challenges, including the Nagorno Karabakh peace process. As Sargsyan further told Putin, “Our regular meetings enable us to summarize previous agreements and discuss newly-emerged issues. I would like to thank you for transferring Permyakov’s criminal case to the Armenian jurisdiction. Besides, we signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy to reduce the gas price by $25. A $200-million preferential loan agreement has also been singed, enabling Armenia to upgrade the arsenal of its armed forces.” The Armenian leader also thanked Putin for Russia’s and his personal efforts in finding new ways for the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.    The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now. The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now.  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 |  Topic Latest news Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29  Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said.Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said.Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution.Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |
