U.S. grateful to Putin for leadership role in Karabakh settlementJuly 16, 2016 - 11:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry thanked Moscow for its steps in the process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, Russian media reported Saturday, July 16. After talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kerry said he is grateful to President Vladimir Putin for his leadership role. Kerry reminded that just last month, Putin met with the Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents, adding that everyone will benefit from avoiding a new outbreak of violence. Kerry said with the Russian, American and French support, there is a potential for progress in the conflict settlement. 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 | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Yeremyan Projects opens state-of-the-art dairy production plant Yeremyan Projects officially launched the Yeremyan Products state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Yerevan on May 24. Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. |