Armenian, Georgian FMs discuss implementation of agreements April 26, 2011 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 26, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Georgian counterpart Grigol Vashadze, who arrived in Yerevan on a working visit. At the meeting, the parties gave high assessment to Armenia-Georgia relations, stressing that the development of new cooperation directions is a proof of strong ties between the two countries. The meeting further focused on implementation of agreements reached, international and regional issues, Armenia-Georgia cooperation in the framework of international structures, the situation with the Armenian community in Georgia. The parties also stressed the necessity of a peaceful settlement of Karabakh issue. Nalbandyan and Vashadze emphasized the need to activate consultations between the foreign ministries, Armenian Foreign Ministry press service reported. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |