  Merkel to meet Armenian President in Berlin Nov 28 November 24, 2018 - 13:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will meet Armenian President Armen Sarkissian in Berlin on November 28,representative of the German government Steffen Seibert told reporters on Saturday. “On Wednesday at 4 pm, the Chancellor will meet Armenian President Armen Sarkissian, negotiations will take place,” said Seibert, according to SWI. According to him, this is Sarkissian's official visit as a continuation of the communication of politicians, which took place in late August during Merkel's visit to the Caucasus. "She wanted to continue the communication which will weigh in on bilateral cooperation, the situation in Armenia before the parliamentary elections, as well as international issues,” said the spokesman. Merkel arrived in Armenia from Georgia on August 24 and left for Azerbaijan the next day. When in Yerevan, the Chancellor met President Sarkissian, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, as well as took a walk in downtown Yerevan and posed for selfies with young Armenians.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
