  EuFoA hails EP resolution on increasing contacts with Karabakh April 8, 2011 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - European Friends of Armenia (EuFoA) strongly welcomes the new European Parliament (EP) resolution on the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP). The plenary adopted the text yesterday, 7 April 2011, which is a review of the Eastern Dimension of the ENP and summarises the EU’s policy vis-a-vis Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. “Today is EuFoA’s second anniversary and we are very happy about this present, because the resolution is a strong signal by the EU to support the ENP countries and in particular Armenia. It is also politically courageous as it demands the institution of a new EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and Moldova. It generally demands more efforts to resolve protracted conflicts, and specifically mentions increased contacts with the societies in the breakaway regions, such as Nagorno-Karabakh. We also strongly welcome the EP’s support for the ongoing negotiations about Visa Facilitation and the creation of a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area,” commented EuFoA Secretary General Dr Michael Kambeck.   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 |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
