Cyprus FM condemns Baku over Azeri axe-killer's release![]() September 15, 2012 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Cypriot counterpart Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis. At Cyprus-hosted meeting, the parties focused on political issues, cooperation in the framework of international organizations, trade and economic partnership among other issues. Expansion of ties in the sectors of culture and tourism, facilitation of visa regime and formation of free trade zone were also on discussion agenda. The parties further focused on the settlement of the Cyprus problem and Karabakh conflict. Ms. Kozakou-Marcoullis condemned Baku’s release and heroization of Azeri assassin Ramil Safarov, noting that the incident may undermine peaceful settlement of Karabakh issue. The Cypriot Foreign Minister welcomed Armenia’s efforts in upholding regional stability. She expressed regret about the failed attempt at rapprochement with Turkey over Ankara’s refusal to ratify Protocols with Armenia. The officials’ meeting was followed by a joint news conference. ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |