  Armenia, EU to start visa facilitation talks soon March 16, 2011 - 10:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Commission welcomes Armenia’s efforts aimed at intensification of trade and strengthening of administrative institutions. During a joint news conference with Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said that the Commission is resolved to cement relations with Armenia in the framework of the Eastern Partnership initiative. “After discussion of a number of issues, I got an impression that our Armenian colleagues believe them to be priority ones, what is extremely important for the improvement of the investment and business environment. The European Commission assists Armenia in implementation of economic reforms, including provision of consultations,” he said. According to Barroso, the most important factor is fulfillment of commitments and progress of democratic reform. “As to movement of people, I am please to say that we are starting visa facilitation talks,” he said.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
