European direction is one of priority directions in RA foreign policyApril 28, 2009 - 19:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA President Serzh Sargsyan met NATO Deputy Secretary General, Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero on Apr. 28 in Yerevan. RA President stated that European direction is one of priority directions in RA foreign policy, with Armenia -NATO cooperation as is one of its most important elements. Serzh Sargsyan added that Armenia-NATO cooperation within "Partnership in the name of peace" Program framework is a constituent part of RA national security. In his turn, Claudio Bisogniero noted that his visit to Armenia testifies to the importance NATO attaches to bilateral relations. According to Alliance representative, NATO is satisfied with collaboration development process with Armenia in different spheres. Claudio Bisogniero gave high assessment to realization defense sphere reforms, as well as participation in peacemaking missions, struggle against international terrorism, and elimination of natural disaster consequences. The parties agreed that Independent Procurement Alliance Program is a perfect tool for strengthening bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional security. Claudio Bisogniero expressed his satisfaction with progress in Armenian Turkish negotiations. Dwelling on NKR conflict settlement, Claudio Bisogniero emphasized though not involved in conflict settlement, the Alliance is closely following the development of events and approves of efforts directed at peaceful settlement of conflict. The parties agreed that NKR conflict should be settled in accordance with international legislation principles, RA President Press Service reported. 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. |