  Contracts singed in Brussels to expedite Armenia-EU Association AgreementMarch 14, 2011 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Specific agreements in economy and culture sector will be reached during Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s visit to Brussels, according to political science professor at Yerevan State University. As Narek Galstyan told a news conference in Yerevan, the agreements will expedite the term for the conclusion of Armenia-EU Association Agreement, further specifying cooperation fields with the EU. Expert Andreas Ghukasyan, in turn, noted that the agreements signed will “signal the start of the process.” He characterized Armenia’s official consent to start the Association Agreement talks as the main purpose of the visit.   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 |  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. |
