ARMENIA DEVELOPING FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH ARAB STATESFebruary 18, 2005 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Presently Armenia is developing friendly relations with the Arab states, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vardan Oskanian stated at the meeting with the students of the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University. According to the Minister, during his visit to Egypt he signed a memorandum on cooperation and mutual understanding with the League of Arab States. V. Oskanian also pointed out to the friendly relations between Armenia and the Organization of Islamic Conference. However, he said, it would be rather hard for Armenia to receive a status in the Organization of Islamic Conference, as its members -Turkey and Azerbaijan - will certainly put obstacles in the way. When touching upon Armenia's participation in the North-South transport corridor Vardan Oskanian said that taking into account its geographical location and the lack of the railway the RA is taking part in the project within the limits of the possible. 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. |