EU unveils text of new agreement with ArmeniaOctober 14, 2017 - 11:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union has published the text of the framework agreement it is about to sign with Armenia. The deal paves the way for close cooperation with the country in a number of areas, including energy, transport, environmental protection, trade and investment. Also, the agreement seeks to strengthen the comprehensive political and economic cooperation and partnership between the parties, based on common values and close ties. Besides, the document also stipulates for the level of Armenia's involvement in the policies, programs and activity of the European Union. The frame work agreement will be signed in November. 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. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” 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. |