Benita Ferrero-Waldner briefed RA President on EU assistance programs in ArmeniaNovember 7, 2008 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met Thursday with EU Commissioner for External Relations, Ms. Benita Ferrero-Waldner to discuss a wide scope of issues referring to regional developments and Armenia's progress in integration into European structures, the RA leader's press office reported.Ms. Ferrero-Waldner briefed the RA President on EU assistance programs in Armenia and voiced hope that the activities of a new-founded EU consultation group in the republic will give an impetus to implementation of the ENP action plan. Earlier that day, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and Benita Ferrero-Waldner signed an agreement on dispatch of an EU consultation group to Armenia to promote the process of reform. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |