Romania Will Support Armenia in EU and NATOOctober 4, 2006 - 20:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is an attractive country for Romanian businessmen, Romanian leader Traian Basescu said at a joint press conference with RA President Robert Kocharian. In his words, a structure of relations is formed to promote development of bilateral economic relations. "We know that Armenian Government always fulfills its commitments - this refers to the EU and NATO, as well as partner states. We support open policy in Black Sea region, moreover we will support Armenia in the political, economic and social planes,» Basescu underscored. As for using Konstantsy port to transport Armenian cargo, the Armenian president noted the issue is on the agenda, but a well-working system is absent yet. Basescu noted that Armenia may use not only Romanian, but also Bulgarian ports. "You can count on Romania fully - whether on support in the EU and NATO or in economic cooperation," he 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 | 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. |