Armenian, Russian Foreign Ministries hold security consultations![]() December 22, 2015 - 14:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Foreign Ministry hosted Monday, December 21, Armenian-Russian political consultations on a wide range of security issues. At the meeting, the parties discussed topics related to zones free of nuclear weapons, the revision of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, as well as the conventional arms control in Europe. Both sides expressed satisfaction with their efficient cooperation within international structures. Also, the parties stressed the importance of periodic consultations to compare and clarify positions, noting the need for continuation thereof. 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 |