EU, Armenia launch negotiations for new agreementDecember 8, 2015 - 10:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The EU and Armenia started Monday, December 7, negotiations on a new overarching framework for the deepening of their bilateral relations. High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini and Armenia’s Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian launched the negotiations. “We aim for a comprehensive framework agreement covering political, economic and sectoral cooperation, taking into account Armenia's more recent commitments”, Mogherini said. “Our shared common values and strong commitment to democracy, human rights, rule of law will be at the basis of the new agreement. These will create favorable conditions for stronger cooperation in energy, transport, and environment; new opportunities for both sides' trade and investment; and increased mobility that will benefit our citizens, both in the EU and in Armenia.” The future Agreement will replace the current Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (1999) and reset EU-Armenia relations within the wider framework of the recently-reviewed European Neighborhood Policy and of the Eastern Partnership. The launch of negotiations follows a successfully completed joint scoping exercise for a comprehensive agreement covering political, economic and sectoral cooperation, taking into account Armenia's international obligations. 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 | Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |