RPA: no legal or political reasons for snap elections in ArmeniaMay 30, 2011 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A political dialogue between the authorities and Armenian National Congress (ANC) implies discussion of crucial issues rather than extraordinary presidential or parliamentary elections, said a spokesman for the ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA). As Eduard Sharmazanov told a news conference in Yerevan, there are no legal or political reasons for snap elections in Armenia. Summing up the outcomes of Armenia’s political life in spring, Sharmazanov characterized them as constructive, aimed at establishment of harmony in the country. “In his May 28 speech, Armenian President suggested a new political agenda, specifically stressing the importance of personal and civilian rights on the same line with political ones,” he 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 | 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. |