Galust Sahakyan: not ratification of protocols but favorable outcome important for ArmeniaDecember 17, 2009 - 14:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 2009 was a politically intense year for Armenia, RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan said. "Although the opposition and authorities expressed polar views about Armenia's future, no special changes were observed. We were able to resist both economic and political challenges," he told a news conference on Thursday. As to Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, the politician noted that not ratification of protocols but favorable outcome is important for Armenia. "Turkey too, is interested in normalizing ties with Armenia since it may help EU accession process," he said. Mr. Sahakyan also levelled criticism at Armenian media which does not demonstrate a public-oriented approach. "The situation can be settled on legislative level," he said. Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Partner news | Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State to travel to Armenia Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien will travel to Yerevan on June 10-12. Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. |