  EU launches free trade zone formation talks with Armenia  February 20, 2012 - 19:32 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union begins talks with Armenia on formation of free trade zones aimed at boosting investments in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) member-states. The talks will cover issues related to creation of transparent and modern trade environment, EU press service reported. "The opening of free trade negotiations marks a turning point in our trade relations with Armenia. We are entering a new phase that will bring our economic ties to a new level of depth and ambition", EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht said. "This is a further sign of the strengthening of our political and economic ties," Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle stated. Free trade zone formation makes a part of the Association Agreement.   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 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.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |
