Galust Sahakyan: not ratification of protocols but favorable outcome important for ArmeniaDecember 17, 2009 - 14:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 2009 was a politically intense year for Armenia, RPA parliamentary group leader Galust Sahakyan said. "Although the opposition and authorities expressed polar views about Armenia's future, no special changes were observed. We were able to resist both economic and political challenges," he told a news conference on Thursday. As to Armenian-Turkish rapprochement, the politician noted that not ratification of protocols but favorable outcome is important for Armenia. "Turkey too, is interested in normalizing ties with Armenia since it may help EU accession process," he said. Mr. Sahakyan also levelled criticism at Armenian media which does not demonstrate a public-oriented approach. "The situation can be settled on legislative level," he 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. 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. |