EU-Armenia agreement may be signed "soon" - officialSeptember 16, 2017 - 14:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The new framework agreement covers the entire package of bilateral relations between the European Union and Armenia and will be signed "in the near future," European External Action Service (EEAS) spokesperson Maja Kocijancic has said. "Committed to democracy, human rights and the rule of law, we share common values which are at the heart of the new agreement and our cooperation," Kocijancic said, the Voice of America reports. According to the spokeswoman, the new agreement, in particular, creates a basis for close cooperation with Armenia in a number of sectors, including energy, transport, trade, environment, as well as prospects for expanding investments. Kocijancic added that the EU is first of all interested in the development of democracy, the elimination of corruption and the establishment of the rule of law in Armenia. Petros Sourmelis, the Head of Unit, Directorate General Trade, European Commission, said earlier that the new framework agreement that will soon be signed between the European Union and Armenia will bring about a number of opportunities for Armenian businesses. 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 | 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. |