Armenia president, EU commissioner talk Karabakh, bilateral tiesOctober 3, 2017 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan on Monday, October 2 met with Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations to discuss relations between Armenia and the European Union. At the meeting, the sides hailed the efficient development process in the EU-Armenia cooperation as evidenced in practice by the construction of Bavra border checkpoint, which was opened the previous day with the support of the European Union. According to Hahn, the expertise of the Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) testifies that Bagratashen and Bavra checkpoints are among the best outside Europe. In the run-up to the upcoming EU Eastern Partnership Summit, President Sargsyan and European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Hahn discussed the EU-Armenia cooperation agenda, outlined the steps to take for the furtherance of bilateral relations and, in this context, weighed in on preparations for the signing of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement. Also, Sargsyan Hahn exchanged views on the regional problems and challenges, including the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 |