Thomas Hammerberg: it’s not only CoE which helps Armenia, but Armenia, too, assists CouncilJanuary 21, 2011 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At the meeting with CoE Commissioner for Human Rights Thomas Hammerberg, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan emphasized the importance of cooperation with European structures to Armenia. Mr. Hammarberg, in turn stressed that it’s not only the CoE which helps Armenia, but Armenia, too, assists the Council. “We’re teaching each other about democracy, human rights and supremacy of law. This time, just as before, I met you upon completion of my visit, to share my impressions with you,” the Commissioner told the President. The meeting further focused on reforms in Armenia, human rights protection and steps to promote them, presidential press service reported. Top stories 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. 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. Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. |