  EU closely watches Armenia fulfilling PACE resolutionMay 14, 2008 - 19:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union closely watches Armenia fulfilling the PACE resolution, said EU Envoy for the South Caucasus."The fulfillment process will underlie further relations between Armenia and the EU," Mr Peter Semneby told RFE/RL. "There are problems with restoration of fundamental freedoms, conduction of rallies and release of people arrested over their political views. Establishment of dialog with the opposition and investigation into the March 1 events should be a priority task for the Armenian authorities. I talked about the issues with Armenia's new President and he assured me that he will address the problems," he said, the Azeri Press Agency reports.   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 |  Related sections Topic 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. |
