As EU member, Bulgaria ready to support Armenia's integration in European structuresNovember 13, 2007 - 19:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The purpose of my visit is to give an impetus to the Armenian-Bulgarian relations. We enjoy wonderful political relations and have to deepen economic, cultural and educational cooperation," Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev told a news conference in Yerevan."As an EU member, Bulgaria is ready to support Armenia's integration in European structures. 11 thousand Armenians live in our country. They moved to Bulgaria and became full-fledged members of the society. I am proud of the contribution the Armenian community makes in Bulgaria's political and public life," Mr Stanishev said. He also informed that 17% of the Bulgarian GDP is assigned as assistance to the states beyond the European zone. "We are thinking how to assist your country. It will certainly be assistance in implementation of reforms, education and cultural projects. Days of Bulgarian culture will be held in Armenia next year. We have also signed an agreement on agricultural cooperation. There are some 40 bilateral valid agreements and we hope for progress," the Bulgarian Prime Minister said. 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. |