STEPAN DEMIRCHIAN AGREE TO TV DEBATE WITH ROBERT KOCHARIANFebruary 24, 2003 - 18:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The opposition candidate for the Armenian president, who has reached the second round of the elections, leader of People party of Armenia Stepan Demirchian has agreed to participate in a TV debate with the acting leader of the state Robert Kocharian standing for the second term. As reported by "Arminfo" agency, S.Demirchian said in an interview to NTV Russian company. In his words, he does not see any problems in measuring with Robert Kocharian. "Certainly, I am ready if the other candidate wishes to speed up his defeat," - he said. Let us note that at the suggestion of the Public Television Company of Armenia the presidential contenders have to present their stands on Armenian foreign policy and the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, as well as the domestic situation in the country, social and economic problems. 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. |