NSC Secretary stresses importance of border infrastructures modernisationJuly 14, 2011 - 19:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 14, Armenian National Security Council (NSC) Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan met with Philip Peirce, the regional coordinator of United Nations Development Program on Support to the Integrated Border Management Systems in the South Caucasus. At the meeting, Mr. Piece briefed NSC Secretary on implementation of current stage of the program for Border Management in the South Caucasus, expressing satisfaction on progress achieved. Mr. Baghdasaryan, in turn, stressed the importance of the program aimed at strengthening cooperation between South Caucasus and EU member states through providing safe transfer of passengers and cargo, while preserving border security. In conclusion, Mr. Baghdasaryan stressed the necessity of modernisation of border infrastructures and equipment. According to, Mr. Piers, creation of an international consulting group in charge of complex management of borders is planned. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |