Armenian, Russian Foreign Ministries hold security consultationsDecember 22, 2015 - 14:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Foreign Ministry hosted Monday, December 21, Armenian-Russian political consultations on a wide range of security issues. At the meeting, the parties discussed topics related to zones free of nuclear weapons, the revision of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as the conventional arms control in Europe. Both sides expressed satisfaction with their efficient cooperation within international structures. Also, the parties stressed the importance of periodic consultations to compare and clarify positions, noting the need for continuation thereof. 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 | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Pashinyan: We must stop searching for homeland, we have found that homeland Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |