Armenia: EU member states challenging bloc's Karabakh positionDecember 15, 2017 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Eduard Sharmazanov has said that it is unacceptable for Latvia to issue statements that contradict the European Union's official position on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. At a meeting with Latvian foreign ministry's state secretary Andrejs Pildegovičs, Sharmazanov reminded that the peaceful settlement of the conflict is based on three principles, while Azerbaijan is trying to distort the reality. "It's strange and incomprehensible that some EU members, including Latvia, sign a strategic cooperation declaration with Azerbaijan, singling out the principle of territorial integrity," Sharmazanov said. "The contradicts to both the OSCE Minsk Group and the EU position on the matter which was once again reaffirmed on November 24." At the Eastern Partnership summit on November 24, the EU and Armenia signed the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, with the 28-nation bloc also confirming its commitment to the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict and support for the Minsk Group 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |