Armenia is important partner for UkraineOctober 1, 2010 - 16:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed Ukrainian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Kukhta handed the copy of his credentials to Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian. Congratulating the diplomat on his appointment, Mr. Nalbandian expressed hope that the Ambassador will significantly contribute to boosting the Armenian-Ukrainian relations. The Minister expressed readiness to facilitate the diplomat’s mission. The two men exchanged opinion on the Armenian-Ukrainian intergovernmental commission activity and upcoming visit of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Konstantin Grishchenko to Yerevan. The parties also discussed trade and economic cooperation, as well as organization of culture days in the two countries. They also referred to matters of mutual interest, regional and international problems, the RA MFA press service reported. 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 | U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |