ASEAN interested in cooperation with Eurasian Economic UnionNovember 1, 2016 - 16:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on Tuesday, November 1 met withLe Luong Minh, the Secretary-General of the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to discuss the organization's possible cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). At the meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, the two dwelled upon the possibilities of developing Armenia’s cooperation both with the ASEAN, and its member countries. The Secretary-General briefed Nalbandian on the integration processes within the ASEAN, the ongoing projects, outcomes of deepening of economic collaboration since the establishment of the Association, as well as the Organization’s perspectives. Besides, the meeting focused on the possibility of cooperation between the EEU and the ASEAN. The Secretary said that the ASEAN is interested in such a cooperation and certain steps are being taken both by member countries and the Association itself. Nalbandian, in turn, expressed Armenia's support to the efforts. 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 | 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. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |