Yerevan hosts Armenian-Czech ministerial consultationsMarch 12, 2013 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 11, Yerevan hosted political consultations between Armenian and Czech foreign ministries, with head of European Department Armen Liloyan representing the Armenian side and Director of the Northern and Eastern Europe Department Eliška Žigová on the Czech side. Bilateral relations and economic cooperation were in the focus of the discussion, with parties exchanging opinions about Armenia-EU partnership. On March 12, Deputy Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met with the Czech delegation, with the course of Association Agreement talks, Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement and regional problems discussed. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |