Radoslaw Sikorski: there’s every chance for Eastern Partnership program implementationJuly 22, 2010 - 11:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - If we didn’t believe in the possibility of Eastern Partnership program implementation, the very idea of launching the EaP wouldn’t make sense, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated. “However, it should be underlined that the success of the EaP and, more broadly, of the idea of anchoring the countries covered by the Partnership in the European Union - that is facilitating their approximation to Europe - depends less on the European Union and it respective members, and more on the states covered by the Partnership themselves. I mean their commitment to European integration, their effectiveness in using funds allocated to the program, their persistence in implementing reforms and moving closer to Europe. As concerns Armenia, I see enormous interest and engagement, so the outlook for positive results is promising,” the Minister told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. Commenting on the possibility to launch joint Armenia-Poland programs on information exchange, Radoslaw Sikorski pointed out, “If you are referring to projects designed to enhance the development of free media in Armenia, broader public access to information and professional advancement of journalists – the answer is “yes”, we are planning such projects.” Eastern Partnership The Eastern Partnership (EaP) is the first comprehensive initiative introduced into the system of the European Union’s external relations, addressed to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. The Eastern Partnership is designed to help the countries of Eastern Europe and South Caucasus with their approximation to and integration with the European Union. The EaP has injected a new quality into relations between the EU and the countries covered by the initiative through their gradual integration with the European Union. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |