Armenian sappers may join demining activities in PalmyraApril 22, 2016 - 16:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow and Yerevan discussed the possibility of involving sappers of the Russian-Armenian Center for Humanitarian Response in demining activities in Syria’s Palmyra, Russia’s Foreign Minister said Friday, April 22. “The center was launched just recently, and we are already discussing the possibility,” Sergey Lavrov said. Lavrov further expressed Russia's support for the plan of priorities of Armenia’s chairmanship in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). “We especially appreciate Armenia’s proposals aimed at improving the efficiency of CSTO allies’ activities to combat terrorism and boost the military-technical cooperation,” Lavrov added. 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 | Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. 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. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |