  Extension of Russian military base deployment to hold Azerbaijan back from resuming hostilities September 30, 2010 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Extension of Russian military base deployment in Armenia took bilateral strategic partnership to a new level to hold Azerbaijan back from resuming hostilities, a member of ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) said. “Both sides benefit from the signed protocols, with Russia gaining a chance to increase its presence in South Caucasus and Armenia receiving security guarantees,” Gagik Melikyan told a news conference in Yerevan. “Although not mentioned in the document, Artsakh security is also envisaged,” he noted.   Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering.   Partner news |  Latest news EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects  The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry.Some 100 detained as protesters, police clash in Yerevan Riot police fired stun grenades outside the Armenian parliament as they clashed with protesters.Exclusive access to all EURO 2024 games for Ucom subscribers This year once again Ucom stands as the primary partner of UEFA EURO 2024 in Armenia.Pashinyan congratulates Putin on Russia Day Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages to Vladimir Putin and Mikhail Mishustin on the occasion of Russia Day. |
