Armenia to overcome challenges through unified efforts of all ArmeniansJuly 7, 2009 - 23:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has taken decisive steps to normalize internal political situation, improve state bodies and strengthen democracy, Hovik Abrahamyan speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia said during his meeting with the Armenian community of France in Paris. "Armenia is a young democracy, and on this way we have also are shortcomings. But the leadership of the country is persistent in its objectives. We have made our choice and have chosen democracy, free market economy, freedom of speech and conscience," the speaker of the RA Parliament stressed. Hovik Abrahamyan mentioned that Armenia regards itself as a part and bearer of European civilization. He also expressed confidence that through joint efforts of all Armenians of the world the country will be able to face existing challenges and overcome difficulties, the RA NA press office reports. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. 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. Partner news | Armenia designates flood-hit communities as disaster areas The emergency situation was created by floods caused by heavy rains in Armenia’s north on May 25-26. 17 bridges collapse as a result of floods in Armenia As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. Armenia: Top cleric to retain title as he bids to become interim PM Galstanyan said earlier that the interim government would be tasked with stopping the “destruction of our homeland”. Ex-mayor of Karabakh capital arrested in Yerevan Ex-mayor of the Nagorno-Karabakh city of Stepanakert David Sargsyan has been arrested for 20 days. |