Russia, U.S. discuss situation in South CaucasusFebruary 20, 2012 - 10:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Grigory Karasin met with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon in Moscow on February 17. The parties discussed the situation in the South Caucasus region, according to the website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The relations of the two countries with Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova were also in the focus of the meeting. Michael McFaul, the U.S. ambassador to the Russia was also attending. Russia and U.S. are co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group on settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. 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. |