  President, MEPs discuss Armenia’s European integration June 28, 2012 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the sidelines of his visit to Brussels, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with European Parliament's (EP) foreign affairs committee chair Elmar Brok and European People's Party (EPP) parliamentary group vice-chair Ioannis Kasoulides. The parties pointed out the meeting as a great occasion to discuss strengthening of inteparliamentary ties as well as Armenia’s European integration. The parties further focused on Armenia-EU cooperation, with President Sargsyan briefing EP officials on reforms implemented in Armenia. Armenian President is in Brussels to attend European People's Party session. A meeting with EPP President Wilfried Martens is also on Armenian leader’s agenda.   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 |  Latest news U.S., Armenia sign customs deal  According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year.Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices.Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government.Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. |
