Charles Lonsdale: despite many challenges, Armenia achieved much in 20 yrsSeptember 20, 2011 - 19:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - British Ambassador to Armenia Charles Lonsdale issued a statement, congratulating Armenia on 20th anniversary of independence. “I congratulate the people of Armenia on the 20th Anniversary of their independence. A huge amount has changed in that time and much has been achieved despite many difficulties and challenges. Of course, it is not such a long period in the history of a country and much remains to be done. So I wish the Armenian people success in their resolve to realise the vision set out in the Declaration of Independence of a stable, secure and democratic state, founded on respect for the rule of law and human rights. The United Kingdom will continue to support and assist Armenia in that process and in strengthening its developing ties with Europe. We look forward to the next 20 years of our partnership and friendship,” the Ambassador said in his statement. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |