Roadmap for Armenia’s accession to Customs Union signedDecember 24, 2013 - 18:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The roadmap for Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan was signed Tuesday, Dec 24, at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, according to RIA Novosti. Opening the meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the list of the remaining restraints should be made and terms set for their elimination. “The best integration effect can be achieved with inclusion of all industries and maximum cooperation,” Putin said, according to vesti.ua. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev demanded some clarification on the issue of the CU borders in connection with the Nagorno Karabakh issue. He expressed hope that the experts will find a solution while coordinating the document. 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 | 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |