Roadmap for Armenia’s accession to Customs Union signedDecember 24, 2013 - 18:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The roadmap for Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan was signed Tuesday, Dec 24, at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, according to RIA Novosti. Opening the meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the list of the remaining restraints should be made and terms set for their elimination. “The best integration effect can be achieved with inclusion of all industries and maximum cooperation,” Putin said, according to vesti.ua. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev demanded some clarification on the issue of the CU borders in connection with the Nagorno Karabakh issue. He expressed hope that the experts will find a solution while coordinating the document. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |