Yerevan hopes Germany will ratify EU-Armenia deal soonDecember 19, 2017 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan hopes that Germany will ratify the new Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement signed between Armenia and the European Union as soon as possible, deputy parliament speaker Eduard Sharmazanov said at a meeting with Bundestag lawmaker Albert Weiler and Thomas Schrapel, the Regional Director of the Konrad Adenauer foundation. According to Sharmazanov, Armenia seeks to combine, and not to contradistinguish the relations with the EU and those with the Eurasian Economic Union. "Armenia proved that it has adopted the road of democracy, and that institutional reforms must be continuous," Sharmazanov said in Yerevan. Besides, the sides weighed in on the Bundestag's recognition of the Genocide, with the Armenian official proposing to organize thematic exhibitions in Germany and elsewhere in Europe in 2018. The German delegation and Armenia's deputy parliament speaker also discussed regional issues, including the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. European Union's ambassador to Armenia Piotr Switalski said after the deal was signed that it will open new doors and give a new quality to the relations between the bloc and the country. 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. |