Eastern Partnership is effective means to stimulate cooperationMay 27, 2010 - 20:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 27, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission Catherine Ashton. Mr. Sargsyan noted that the integration into Europe remains among priorities of Armenia’s foreign policy. The parties referred to new opportunities provided by the Eastern Partnership, noting that its format is an effective means to stimulate cooperation among the Caucasian countries. They also discussed conclusion of an association and free trade agreement between the EU and Armenia, as well as visa regime relaxation for Armenian citizens. The Armenian-Turkish relations and Nagorno Karabakh conflict also were in the focus of the meeting, the press service of the RA President reported. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |