Armenia fulfilled majority of commitments undertaken to CoEMay 19, 2008 - 21:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Monday with Ms. Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, to discuss the post-election developments in the republic."Armenia is determined to implement the proposals outlined in the recommendations of European structures. The authorities exert major efforts for the purpose. Besides, Armenia fulfilled 90 per cent of commitments it undertook to the Council of Europe, first of all referring to constitutional reform and legislative changes," Minister Nalbandian said. For her part, Ms. de Boer-Buquicchio said that PACE recommendations caused a hot debate. "I think progress is obvious. It's extremely important to form an independent commission for investigation into the March 1 events. I am concerned about the people kept in custody and call for their soonest release. I have had no chance to meet any of opposition representatives but I do call on all to establish a constructive dialog," she said, IA Regnum 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. |