Boris Gryzlov: RPA, Yedinaya Rossiya electoral victory importantSeptember 29, 2011 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian State Duma chairman, Yedinaya Rossiya (United Russia) faction leader Boris Gryzlov stressed the importance of the victory of Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) and Yedinaya Rossiya at oncoming parliamentary elections in both countries. “Continuation of current policy line is essential to stable development of Armenia and Russia,” Armenian MP Gagik Melikyan cited Gryzlov as saying. Earlier, Gagik Melikyan and Gagik Minasyan represented RPA at Yedinaya Rossiya’s meeting. At the meeting with Gryzlov, RPA members discussed Armenia-Russian cooperation in CIS and CSTO framework, as well as Nagorno Karbakh conflict settlement. The State Duma chairman specifically stressed Serzh Sargsyan’s contribution to the development of ties with Armenia, also sharing memories of their long long-term friendship. 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). |