Latvian FM hails constructive progress in Armenia-EU cooperationNovember 15, 2012 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs hailed Latvia-Armenia friendship, expressing hope for further development of bilateral ties. At a joint news conference with his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian, the Latvian official welcomed constructive progress in Armenia-EU cooperation. As Armenian Foreign Minister further noted, a range of economic issues, regional developments in Middle East, as well as Armenia’s efforts in Karabakh conflict settlement were discussed during his meeting with Mr. Rinkēvičs. In this context, Mr. Nalbandian stressed Armenia’s adherence to Madrid Principles in peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict. 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 | 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. 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. U.S. believes peace is “possible” in South Caucasus The United States continues to believe that peace is possible in the South Caucasus, Vedant Patel said. |