  Yerevan hosts discussions on Lisbon TreatyDecember 1, 2009 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan hosted "Treaty of Lisbon: Taking Europe into the 21st century" seminar Tuesday on the initiative of Delegation of the European Commission to RA and French University of Armenia. "Europe is facing new challenges to resist which joint efforts are required," RA National Security Council Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan said in his opening remarks. At that, he noted that Armenia closely watches the process and remains determined to continue integration into European structures. "Armenia, as a participant country of the Eastern Partnership initiative, is also interested in reforms envisaged by the treaty. In 2010, the republic will receive 100 million from the EU for implementation of institutional reform," Baghdasaryan said.   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 |  Related sections Topics Latest news POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad  Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |
