Pashinyan reaffirms Armenia’s commitments in CSTO, EAEUMay 8, 2018 - 13:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nikol Pashinyan, the only candidate for the post of the prime minister, said on Tuesday, May 8 that Armenia will continue to remain a member of the Collective Security Treaty organization (CSTO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The Armenian parliament is set to elect a new prime minister on Tuesday, May 8 after weeks of political standoff, a civil campaign against the ruling authorities and massive protests in Yerevan and across the country. Addressing the National Assembly, Pashinyan also said that the development of relations with Russia is among the priorities of the government that will soon be formed in the country. “We consider the military cooperation with Russia as an important factor in armenia’s security system,” Pashinyan said. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Armenia parliament to consider draft proposal on impeachment June 17 The Armenian Parliament will hold an extraordinary session on June 17 to consider a draft proposal on the resignation of the government. Armenia to send Deputy Foreign Minister to Berlin’s Ukraine Recovery Conference Georgia will attend the forum at the level of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, while Azerbaijan will send their Foreign Minister. |