Russian official: Sargsyan’s policy on Russia to remain unchangedFebruary 19, 2013 - 20:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is the major partner of Russia, a member of CIS, EurAsEC and Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in the Caucasus region, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs said. “Over the past years, Armenia has been a CIS member-country. Armenia supports Russia in the implementation of international programs,” Vyacheslav Nikonov said, noting Yerevan as the most unappreciated partner of Moscow in post-soviet territory. He further expressed confidence for president-elect Serzh Sargsyan’s policy on bilateral relations to remain unchanged. “Unfortunately, the issue of joining the Customs Union and the common economic area is very complicated for Armenia due to the absence of common border,” Mr Nikonov said. 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 | 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. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |