  Serzh Sargsyan: convergence with EU priority for Armenia May 27, 2010 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the framework of a working visit to Belgium, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy, Mr. Stefan Fule. “Convergence with the European Union is a priority for Armenia,” President Sargsyan said. “The Eastern Partnership initiative opened a new page in Armenia-EU relations.” “Armenia prepares responsibly for the talks on association agreement with the EU and carries out the essential course of reform,” he said. Visa regime relaxation was also in the focus of the meeting. “Freedom of movement creates a good foundation for development of partner relations,” President Sargsyan said.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January  Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.”Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won gold at the ISSF World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Rio de Janiero.Britain said to have entered talks to deport migrants to Armenia Britain is said to have entered talks to replicate the Rwanda migrant deportation scheme with Armenia. |
