EU troika to visit Armenia in February 2008December 21, 2007 - 16:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed Slovenian Ambassador to Armenia Primo eligo (residence in Kyev) handed copies of credentials to Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian, the RA MFA press office said. Welcoming the Ambassador, Minister Oskanian wished him every success and said that Armenia intends to deepen relations with Slovenia. Noting that Slovenia will assume the EU presidency in January 2008, the Minister highlighted Armenia's relations with the European Union in the framework of the Action Plan. For his part, Ambassador eligo expressed satisfaction of the Armenian-Slovenian relations. "The European Union presidency is an important task for Slovenia, which intends to participate in cooperation programs in the South Caucasus," he said adding that the EU troika will pay a visit to the region in February 2008. The parties referred to the latest development in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |