Spain plans to open its embassy in Armenian capital in 2008June 5, 2007 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian hosted OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos. During the meeting the two discussed issues concerning the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, development of Armenia-OSCE relations, as well as issues concerning Armenian-Spanish bilateral relations. The sides underlined the importance of opening embassies in Armenian and Spanish capitals, which will contribute to deepening bilateral cooperation. Miguel Angel Moratinos underlined that Spain plans to open its embassy in Yerevan in 2008. In response Vartan Oskanian stated that Armenia too is going to demonstrate similar initiative in the near future. The sides agreed to pay a special attention to cooperation in political, economic and cultural spheres. At the end of the meeting Miguel Angel Moratinos invited Vartan Oskanian to pay an official visit to Spain, RA MFA Press Office reports. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. 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. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |