Tigran Sargsyan: UK may play important role in normalization of Armenia-Turkey relationsMay 16, 2008 - 19:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met Friday with British Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia Charles Lonsdale. Congratulating the Ambassador with the start of the diplomatic mission, the PM voiced confidence that his activities will promote development of the Armenian-British relations. "The Armenian government highlights resolution of social and economic programs," the PM said, adding that conclusion of agreement on cancellation of double taxation between the UK and Armenia will give an impetus to the bilateral cooperation. For his part, Amb. Lonsdale said his country is ready to secure uninterrupted implementation of programs in Armenia. "The UK doesn't intend to cut activities in Armenia, but much depends on the political and economic progress of the republic," he said, the RA government's press office reported. 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. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. |