Armenian President, Czech FM discuss economic cooperationApril 12, 2013 - 17:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met on April 12 with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg. The two men hailed the intensification of the political dialogue between Armenia and Czech Republic, citing the establishment of diplomatic outposts in Yerevan and Prague, cooperation in the international organizations and inter-parliamentary institutions as a proof, presidential press service reported. They further stressed the need to develop economic cooperation, voicing hope that Yerevan-hosted Armenian-Czech business forum will foster the expansion of trade ties, implementation of joint business projects and promotion of investments. Armenia-EU cooperation, Yerevan’s progress in the framework of the Eastern Partnership, as well as the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement and regional issues were further discussed. 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. |