  Sargsyan to travel to Paris as France hails developing EU-Armenia ties March 2, 2017 - 12:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan will visit Paris on March 8-9, the French foreign ministry said in a statement. "France welcomes the conclusion of negotiations on the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement announced by European Council President Donald Tusk during Sargsyan's visit to Brussels on February 27-28," the statement read. "Finalized a few days ahead of president Sargsyan's official visit to France on March 8-9, this agreement responds to the Armenian leader's call in May 2014 to strengthen ties between the EU and his country." According to the ministry, the agreement will step up the political dialogue between the EU and Armenia on shared commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. "It will facilitate expanded cooperation on energy, transportation and the environment. It will create new opportunities for trade and investment while protecting French and European geographical indications," the statement 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 |  Latest 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.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.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
