  Yerevan hosted first Armenia-EU dialogue on human rightsDecember 10, 2009 - 20:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan hosted the first Armenia-EU dialogue on human rights - a problem that has attracted the attention of 30 countries worldwide. The dialogue was held in an open, friendly and constructive environment, RA MFA press service reported. Discussion focused on a wide range of issues of bilateral interest, as well as prospects for cooperation. Armenian delegation, headed by Deputy FM Karine Kazinyan, consisted of Deputy Justice Minister Nikolay Aroustamyan, as well as representatives from General Prosecutor's Office and other state agencies. EU delegation was headed by Swedish Ambassador for Human Rights Jan Axel Nordlander. Discussion agenda comprised issues concerning the national human rights system, implementation of judicial reforms, as well as cooperation within international structures.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
