U.S. calls for open debate over Armenia’s constitutional referendumOctober 24, 2015 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Washington calls on the Armenian authorities to hold open and transparent debate over constitutional amendments, giving the parties equal opportunities, U.S. ambassador to Armenia said on Friday, October 23. According to Richard Mills, the U.S. position is as follows: the Armenian people must decide whether or not the country needs to change the Constitution, and if yes, then how to do it. “As Armenia’s friend, the United States believes that such a decision should be made only after open debate. The society should have the opportunity to ask questions, voice their concerns, so that people can make an informed decision,” Mills said. Taking part in an event organized by the OSCE Yerevan Office, Mills said the discussions are on in the expert community and “need to be expanded.” 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 | 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |