EU links Sargsyan election to Karabakh process activationFebruary 21, 2008 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union links election of Serzh Sargsyan the President of Armenia to activation in the Nagorno Karabakh settlement process, Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, said in a statement."Election of new President offers a possibility to improve relations with neighbors, to redouble efforts for resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. The EU supports the endeavors of the OSCE Minsk Group," the statement says. Mr Solana said he is satisfied with the interim assessment provided by the International Election Observation Mission. "The international observers concluded that the presidential election was mostly in line with Armenia's international commitments. But I call on the authorities to look into all violations fixed," he said. "The European Union intends to strengthen cooperation in the framework of the European Neighborhood Policy," he said, RIA Novosti reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |