  Arthur Baghdasaryan: Armenia strives for boosting cooperation with EU July 19, 2010 - 19:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 19, Secretary of the RA National Security Council (NSC) Arthur Baghdasaryan received Gunnar Wiegand, the European Commission’s Director for EasternEurope, South Caucasus and Central Asia, and Head of the European Commission delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Raul de Luzenberger. The parties discussed negotiations on signing of Association Agreement between Armenia and the EU. Arthur Baghdasaryan noted that Armenia strives for boosting cooperation with the EU, attaching importance to creation of a subcommittee on freedom, justice and security. Besides, the parties noted that signing of the agreement on a free trade zone between Armenia and the EU is also of keen importance. The parties also referred to training of qualified employees for implementation of provisions of the association agreement, the RA NSC press service reported.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
