President hails new milestone in Armenia’s relations with EUOctober 22, 2015 - 13:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan took part Wednesday, October 21, in the Madrid-hosted congress of the European People’s Party, headed by EPP President Joseph Daul. Joining the congress were Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker, heads of EU and European Partnership states and governments representing the EPP member parties. At the congress, Sargsyan hailed the new milestone in the country’s relations with the EU. The President expressed confidence that negotiations would result in a document outlining comprehensive cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, thus taking Armenia-EU relations to a new level. “We continue developing democratic institutions, protecting human rights and independence of judiciary in Armenia,” Sargsyan noted. “Armenia initiated constitutional reforms, implemented in close cooperation with the Venice Commission. If approved on December 6, the Constitutional amendments will transform Armenia’s semi-presidential system into a parliamentary one, which, in turn, will help boost economic development, human rights protection and the institutional role of the opposition. We have invited the EU, PACE, OSCE and other international organizations to observe the referendum. I am confident that your participation and experience will give a further impetus to the progress of democracy in Armenia.” On behalf of Armenian people, Sargsyan hailed the EPP’s efforts in contributing to the adoption of a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide by the European Parliament, as well as the adoption of the Genocide centennial bill, titled “The Armenian Genocide and European Values” by the EPP Political Assembly. “This proves once again that the European People’s Party remains committed to the protection of the fundamental human rights,” the President concluded. 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 | U.S. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |