European Commission authorized to start talks with ArmeniaOctober 13, 2015 - 11:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union and Armenia will start negotiating on the formation of a new legal framework for the development of bilateral relations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said in a tweet on Monday, October 12, according to RFE/RL Armenian Service. “The EU Foreign Affairs Council has authorized the European Commission to launch negotiations with Armenia,” Tigran Balayan announced. The new deal between the EU and Armenia is expected to cover certain areas of political and economic cooperation, without “hindering Armenia’s membership commitments to the EEU.” Hosting the European Council President Donald Tusk in Yerevan in July, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said: “I can’t imagine Armenia’s development without reforms and I can’t imagine reforms in Armenia without European experience and assistance. Therefore, while being a member of the EEU, we will continue to closely cooperate with the EU.” “Armenia can count on the European Union's continued support to develop and improve protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms,” Tusk said, in turn. 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. |