Strengthening ties with the EU is a priority for ArmeniaSeptember 7, 2011 - 18:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 7, Hovik Abrahamyan, Armenian NA Chairman met with Philippe Lefort, newly appointed EUSR for South Caucasus and crisis in Georgia. Abrahamyan welcomed Lefort and congratulated on his new post emphasizing the priority of enhancing relationships between Armenia and the EU, according to NA press service. Lefort on his part thanked Abrahamyan and stressed the importance of his appointment in that post in the context of regulation of regional issues. The sides also touched upon Euronest PA. Here Abrahamayan noted that Armenia has always welcomed the idea of parliamentary assemblies. Lefort’s visit to Yerevan on September 7 was preceded by visits to the capitals of Azerbaijan and Georgia as part of his first regional visit. The EUSR’s mandate also envisages fostering ties with governments, parliaments and other key political entities, juridical authorities and civil communities, encouraging the countries of the region to collaborate on issues of mutual concern, combating terrorism, illegal trafficking and organized crime. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |