EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SOUTH CAUCASUS HEIKKI TALVITIE TO ARRIVE IN YEREVAN JUNE 28June 18, 2004 - 22:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Special representative of the European Union (EU) for the South Caucasus Heikki Talvitie will arrive in Yerevan June 28, reported German Ambassador to Armenia Hans-Wolf Bartels. In his words, Talvitie will discuss issues referring to Wider Europe: New Neighborhood initiative with the Armenian leadership. As noted by Bartels, the inclusion of the three South Caucasian countries in that program evidences the EU interest towards the region. Speaking of the impact of the factor of Nagorno Karabakh on cooperation between Armenia and the EU, the German Ambassador noted that the solution of the problem is not a precondition for bilateral relations. At the same time he emphasized the need for steps to settle the conflict, "if Armenia wishes to fully use the potential of the EU countries." Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?” Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution. U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. |