  Europe needs 10-thousand strong peacekeeping forceJanuary 23, 2009 - 18:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Only a strong and united Europe is capable to perform peacekeeping missions and resolve conflicts throughout the globe, according to France's ambassador to Armenia."Achievement of peace in South Ossetia in August 2008 was Europe's merit. As you remember, French President Nicolas Sarkozy offered a deal that put an end to the Russian-Georgian conflict. Moreover, the EU initiated Russia-Georgia talks in Geneva," Serge Smessov said. He also remarked that rotating presidency doesn't justify itself and that the European Union needs a President. "We also need a 10-thousand strong peacekeeping force for the conflicts NATO can't cope with," the French diplomat said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.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. |
