Tuvalu denies financial benefit in ties with ArmeniaApril 2, 2012 - 17:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The permanent secretary of Foreign Affairs in Tuvalu says the government’s decision to establish diplomatic links with Armenia has nothing to do with reaping financial reward, Radio New Zealand International reported. When Tuvalu’s permanent representative to the United Nations signed a joint statement with his Armenian counterpart on setting up diplomatic relations last month it prompted criticism from some countries, including Azerbaijan. It’s been claimed that Armenia has established links with Tuvalu to help it gain recognition over Nagorno Karabakh, in exchange for financial support. But Tuvalu’s permanent secretary of Foreign Affairs Tapugao Falefou says there have been no financial pledges. “Not that I know of, there is no financial support that we have received from Armenia and there was no financial support that has been pledged by Armenia as far as I am aware.” Tapugao Falefou says Armenia is simply one of a number of countries Tuvalu has approached as part its policy to build up diplomatic relations. Top stories 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. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |