Working group on struggle against corruption to be created under Eastern Partnership initiativeMay 3, 2010 - 21:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Karine Kazinyan participated in the second meeting of Democracy, Good Governance and Stability platform of the EU Eastern Partnership initiative on April 29. The meeting brought together representatives of EU members and six partner countries. The Deputy Foreign Minister stressed during the meeting that Armenia emphasizes the importance of the Eastern Partnership initiative and expressed Armenia's willingness to actively cooperate within this format. Kazinyan referred to reforms implemented in Armenia, specifically, to the measures undertaken by the Armenian government to tackle corruption. During the meeting it was decided to create a working group on struggle against corruption under Democracy, Good Governance and Stability platform. The group will consist of representatives of relevant fields of the EU members and partner countries, the press service of the RA Foreign Ministry 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 | 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. |