Paper: Armenian President against shift to parliamentary systemNovember 9, 2012 - 10:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has expressed disapproval of Prosperous Armenia party’s proposal, Hraparak daily reported. “According to President Sargsyan, CIS states, especially the South Caucasian countries are not ready for a shift to parliamentary system of government. A similar proposal was issued back in 2008, citing Georgia’s example. Then, too, the president rejected the offer, saying it will take long time and great efforts. As for the constitutional change suggesting new posts of deputy prime ministers be set, the ruling authorities have expressed readiness to face it,” the paper says. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |