PACE Assesses Armenia's Efforts for Integration into European StructuresOctober 31, 2005 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian National Assembly Chairman Artur Baghdassaryan met with PACE Vice President Bernard Schreiner, who arrived in Armenia to take part in the events dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Armenian parliament, RA NA press center reported. A. Baghdassaryan informed Mr. Schreiner of the reforms carried out in Armenia in accord with the commitments undertaken at the entry to the CoE. He also mentioned of the referendum on the constitutional amendments scheduled for November 27. Support of the European structures and PACE specifically to the democratization process is significant, Artur Baghdassaryan stated. In his turn Bernard Schreiner on behalf of PACE President René van der Linden thanked the Armenian parliament for the moves towards the integration into the European structures and wished success in adopting the constitutional amendments, which will become an advance for Armenia. During the meeting the interlocutors also touched upon issues referring to regional development. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 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. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |