Armenia, Ukraine interested in boosting relationsOctober 5, 2010 - 16:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 5, newly appointed Ukrainian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Kukhta handed over his credentials to Armenian President Serz Sargsyan. Mr. Sargsyan noted that Armenia is interested in boosting relations and cooperation with Ukraine. According to him, the needed legal-contractual basis already exists. Besides, favorable conditions have been created for expanding cooperation between the two countries. President Sargsyan attached importance to collaboration between Armenia and Ukraine within international organizations. Ambassador Kukhta noted for his part that economic and political reforms are under way in Ukraine, while President Viktor Yanukovych attaches importance to strengthening cooperation with Armenia. The parties also pointed to significance of economic, cultural, humanitarian and interregional collaboration, as well as intensification of businessmen’s contacts and organization of business forums, the RA President’s 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 | 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. |