Russian official: Sargsyan’s policy on Russia to remain unchangedFebruary 19, 2013 - 20:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is the major partner of Russia, a member of CIS, EurAsEC and Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in the Caucasus region, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs said. “Over the past years, Armenia has been a CIS member-country. Armenia supports Russia in the implementation of international programs,” Vyacheslav Nikonov said, noting Yerevan as the most unappreciated partner of Moscow in post-soviet territory. He further expressed confidence for president-elect Serzh Sargsyan’s policy on bilateral relations to remain unchanged. “Unfortunately, the issue of joining the Customs Union and the common economic area is very complicated for Armenia due to the absence of common border,” Mr Nikonov said. 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 | 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. |