  SERGEY LAVROV: DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONS WITH CIS MEMBERS ONE OF RUSSIAN MFA'S TOP-PRIORITY TASKSMarch 17, 2004 - 22:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The development of bilateral relations with the SIC member-states and improvement of process of integration is one of the first and foremost tasks of the Russian ministry of foreign affairs, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov told journalists today. He informed that the sitting of the CIS FMs, during which the issues of the further cooperation in various spheres as well as the possibilities of meetings of the CIS supreme authorities will be discussed, is to be held March 26.  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. |
