YEREVAN INTERESTED IN CREATION OF BELARUS-RUSSIA UNION STATESeptember 18, 2002 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is interested in creation of Belarus-Russia union state. Republic of Armenia ambassador in Minsk Suren Harutyunian stated it. He expressed confidence that any differences on the way of the Union creation would be eliminated soon or later, as "it fits the interests of both states." Speaking of the possible joining of Armenia to the Union, Suren Harutyunian said, "We will discuss the question after the Union if formed and consolidated. We were right when not hastening, of which the recent events are also a proof." Top stories 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. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. |