  Sargsyan: authorities ready to take first steps towards opposition April 27, 2011 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has said that his approaches towards the political processes in the country have not changed. “Coalition parties have intensified activity both in legislative and executive bodies. Some economy sectors are likely to revive after the crisis and the results will be obvious in the near future,” he said on April 27. Noting the parliamentary activity of Heritage and ARF Dashnaktsutyun opposition parties, the President also welcomed the understanding between organizers of the opposition rallies and law enforcement. “We have strong coalition and strong opposition. Cooperation will allow to register considerable progress. Authorities are ready to take first steps towards opposition," he stated. Partner news  Top stories Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting. Orinats Yerkir party held a political council meeting on May 15, chaired by party leader Artur Baghdasaryan.   Partner news |  Latest news Artsakh President attends Berdzor town 21st anniv. liberation events  Bako Sahakyan noted the liberation of Berdzor town as an important military, political and psychological victory.Weekly digest of foreign currency deals Deals amounting to USD 12,800,000 at an average price of 416.75 /USD 1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.200 Azeri ceasefire violations reported May 12-18 200 ceasefire violations by the Azeri armed forces were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.Gunmen kill Iraqi police officer's family The recent spike of violence has raised fears that the country might be heading to a new round of sectarian violence. |
