Armenia, Ukraine interested in boosting relationsOctober 5, 2010 - 16:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 5, newly appointed Ukrainian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Kukhta handed over his credentials to Armenian President Serz Sargsyan. Mr. Sargsyan noted that Armenia is interested in boosting relations and cooperation with Ukraine. According to him, the needed legal-contractual basis already exists. Besides, favorable conditions have been created for expanding cooperation between the two countries. President Sargsyan attached importance to collaboration between Armenia and Ukraine within international organizations. Ambassador Kukhta noted for his part that economic and political reforms are under way in Ukraine, while President Viktor Yanukovych attaches importance to strengthening cooperation with Armenia. The parties also pointed to significance of economic, cultural, humanitarian and interregional collaboration, as well as intensification of businessmen’s contacts and organization of business forums, the RA President’s press service reported. Top stories 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. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. 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. |