Artsakh security and status priorities for Yerevan, Armenia tells EUMay 29, 2018 - 16:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The status and security of Artsakh in the negotiation process are Armenia’s priorities, Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan said at a meeting with Toivo Klaar, the Designated European Union Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, on Tuesday, May 29. According to Mnatsakanyan, Yerevan is committed to continuing the settlement process in a peaceful manner and within the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmanship. Stressing the need for establishing an atmosphere of trust, the Armenian diplomat said that Baku’s rhetoric leaves a negative impact and therefore should be prevented. Mnatsakanyan also said that Armenia prioritizes relations with the EU and the efficient cooperation with the bloc. Besides, the two discussed the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement signed between Yerevan and the bloc in November 2017, as well as issues concerning the start of the visa liberalization dialogue. Mnatsakanyan has said in the past that the most important thing in the process of the settlement of the conflict is for Karabakh (Artsakh) to be involved in negotiations. 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 | 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |