Outgoing year marked by Armenia’s choice between EU, CU: expertDecember 16, 2013 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The outgoing year was marked by Armenia’s choice between Europe and integration in post-Soviet space as well as active discussion of the latter options, a political analyst noted. As Andrey Areshev stated at an international round table in Yerevan, in the early 19th century, Persian Empire-ruled Transcaucasia’s joining Russia under the Treaty of Gulistan was of major importance for regional states, as well as from the viewpoint of political rivalry between Russia, Persia and Turkey. According to the expert, the pro-Western line, specific to post-Russian policy of the 1990s is getting reexamined, with alternative projects aimed at strengthening of economic, social, cultural ties with the neighboring countries gaining momentum. “Russian-Iranian ties based on the national interests of the two states are a factor in preservation of sustainable peace and stability in the neighboring regions. Russia’s policy in South Caucasus is aimed at mutually beneficial economic integration, peaceful settlement of conflicts and moderate involvement of external players in the regional policy – in full accordance with the spirit of the Treaty of Gulistan,” the expert concluded. 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 | “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |