Oskanian: European Council Plays Important Role for Strengthening Armenia-EU RelationsJune 7, 2006 - 20:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian met with Mr Edward McMillan-Scott, the Vice-President of the European Parliament, who is in Yerevan in view of the opening of headquarters of the International Association of Business and Parliament, reported the RA MFA press office. The interlocutors noted the activation of the parliamentary ties between the Armenian National Assembly and the European Parliament, specifically the sitting of the Armenia-EU Committee on Parliamentary Cooperation held in April, 2006. Vartan Oskanian also pointed out to the role of the European Council for the strengthening of the Armenia-EU bilateral relations. RA NA Vice-speaker Vahan Hovhannisian was also present at the meeting. 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. |