Serzh Sargsyan: current situation is result of failed attempt to annihilate NKR peopleMay 27, 2010 - 18:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said that his visit to Brussels is important for him, as it is the first one after the enactment of Lisbon Treaty, which is of keen significance for the European Union and world. After his meeting with European UnionPresident Herman Van Rompuy, Mr. Sargsyan said that Armenia- EU relations are at the stage of dynamic development. “The EU is of great importance for Armenia not only as a key actor at the international arena, but also as a side, which provides diverse assistance to reforms in Armenia. During the meeting, we discussed a range of issues: conclusion of an association agreement, as well as signing of an agreement to deepen cooperation in free trade,” the Armenian President said. As a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reported from Brussels, the Armenian President told Mr. Van Rompuy that he is pleased with the EU’s support to the Armenian-Turkish normalization. “Armenia would be glad, if Turkey manages to comply with the EU standards, as in such case we will deal with another, more predictable and stable country. We agreed that there should not be demarcation lines and closed borders in Europe. We also referred to the Karabakh conflict, noting that it, like other conflicts, can be solved only peacefully, without application of force or threat of its use. Some provisions of the European Parliament’s Resolution on the South Caucasus are strange for us. A member of the parliament, who has never been to Karabakh and has not consulted with experts, calls to take some step, without taking into consideration the negotiations details and current situation. I don’t think this is a right way. The Karabakh war was imposed on us and the current situation is a result of failed attempt to annihilate the Karabakh people,” Mr. Sargsyan said. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |