Sweden Frankly Interested in Strengthening Relations with ArmeniaFebruary 9, 2006 - 15:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During yesterday's press briefing upon the completion of the meeting between Armenian President Robert Kocharian and Swedish Premier Goran Persson, Mr. Persson stated situation in the South Caucasus, Armenia-Turkish relations, Karabakh settlement prospects were discussed. Kocharian was pleased with the outcomes of the meeting. The Swedish PM showed frank interest towards strengthening relations with Armenia. «Our discussion over regional issues was successful,» Kocharian said. The parties stated they agreed to continue the dialogue after Armenia's Action Plan within the European Neighborhood Policy is approved. An interstate agreement on mutual encouragement and protection of investments was signed after the Armenian-Swedish talks. February 8 Armenian President also met with Swedish King Carl Gustaf XVI, reported Mediamax. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |