Tigran Sargsyan: UK may play important role in normalization of Armenia-Turkey relationsMay 16, 2008 - 19:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met Friday with British Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia Charles Lonsdale. Congratulating the Ambassador with the start of the diplomatic mission, the PM voiced confidence that his activities will promote development of the Armenian-British relations. "The Armenian government highlights resolution of social and economic programs," the PM said, adding that conclusion of agreement on cancellation of double taxation between the UK and Armenia will give an impetus to the bilateral cooperation. For his part, Amb. Lonsdale said his country is ready to secure uninterrupted implementation of programs in Armenia. "The UK doesn't intend to cut activities in Armenia, but much depends on the political and economic progress of the republic," he said, the RA government's press office reported. 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. |