German Ambassador to RA: theoretically, Armenia's joining EU is a possibilityAugust 4, 2010 - 15:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Theoretically, Armenia's joining EU is a possibility. However, much depends on the efforts and will of Armenia itself, according to German Ambassador to RA Hans-Jochen Schmidt. “Currently, Armenian authorities are facing a task of bringing RA legislation in conformity with European standards, implementing a number of reforms in customs, legal, judicial and human rights sphere. Upon successful implementation of reforms indicated, it will be possible to sign an associative agreement and facilitate visa regime between RA and EU,” the Ambassador stated at news conference in Yerevan. 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 | Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia |