  Armenian, German Foreign Ministries hold Berlin-hosted consultations September 30, 2012 - 17:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Ministry delegation led by deputy foreign minister Zohrab Mnatsakanian arrived in Berlin on September 27 to participate in the two countries’ ministerial consultations. The special representative of Foreign Ministry for East Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia Affairs Antye Lendertze held political consultations on the German side. At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospect of the development of bilateral ties, with Mr. Mnatsakanian briefing the German official on Armenia-EU ties as well as the progress of Association Agreement and free trade zone negotiations. The parties further focused on regional issues, including the recent release of Azeri axe-killer Ramil Safarov, with Mr. Mnatsakanian presenting Armenia’s position on the issue. A number of meetings with members of German Bundestag, as well as a lecture on Armenia’s foreign policy at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs were also on deputy foreign minister’s agenda.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest 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.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.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. |
