  Senate President: Belgium supports peaceful settlement in Karabakh November 1, 2016 - 15:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belgium prioritizes the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the president of the Senate Christine Defraigne told reporters in Yerevan on Tuesday, November 1. After meeting with the Armenian National Assembly speaker Galust Sahakyan, Defraigne said only a peaceful settlement would bring an end to the suffering of people living in the conflict zone. "We understand that Armenia faces a hard geopolitical situation, but Europe is always open for dialogue and cooperation,"Defraigne said. "The Belgian Senate will spare no effort to support Armenia's decisions in this regard." Sahakyan, in turn, reiterated Armenia's stance on the issue which also leaves no alternative to a peaceful resolution.  Top stories Gakharia replaced Bakhtadze As PM in early September, having previously served as the Interior Minister of the country. President Armen Sarkissian signed a decree on September 18, relieving Police chief Valery Osipyan of his duties. The next meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan is scheduled to take place in Washington D.C. on June 20 In a live address on Monday, the PM addressed demonstrators blocking access to courts across the country.   Partner news |  Latest news Volkswagen pauses $1.4 billion investment in Turkey  Volkswagen has paused a $1.4 billion investment in Turkey as a result of the country's military offensive in Syria.Binge drinking boom observed among older people Many might assume that alcohol is only damaging to those who regularly drink above the recommended limits.Armenia "should make retirement of top court judges strictly voluntary” The large majority of proposals contained in a judicial reform package in Armenia "are in line with European standards."Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Bookmakers predict Finland win over Armenia Two points separate the sides, as Finland sit second with 12 points, whereas Armenia are now third, with 10 points. |
