EU closely watches Armenia fulfilling PACE resolutionMay 14, 2008 - 19:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Union closely watches Armenia fulfilling the PACE resolution, said EU Envoy for the South Caucasus."The fulfillment process will underlie further relations between Armenia and the EU," Mr Peter Semneby told RFE/RL. "There are problems with restoration of fundamental freedoms, conduction of rallies and release of people arrested over their political views. Establishment of dialog with the opposition and investigation into the March 1 events should be a priority task for the Armenian authorities. I talked about the issues with Armenia's new President and he assured me that he will address the problems," he said, the Azeri Press Agency reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |