MP: improvement of relations with opposition among reasons for amnestyMay 27, 2011 - 11:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Member of the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) Rafik Petrosyan admitted that improvement of relations with the opposition was among the reasons for the amnesty declared on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. “Amnesty will help solve problems challenging Armenia and improve the situation in penitentiaries,” Petrosyan told a press conference in Yerevan. Leader of New Times Party Aram Karapetyan, in turn, welcomed the amnesty, particularly the fact that his “friends - political prisoners – will be released.” He agreed that the authorities’ decision concerning amnesty was caused by the wish to ease domestic tensions. With a vote 91-0, the Armenian parliament approved Thursday, May 26, President Serzh Sargsyan’s proposal for declaration of amnesty for 396 people to be released and 379 to have their sentence cut. Presenting the proposal on Wednesday Justice Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan said that “declaration of amnesty is a humane initiative and demonstration of the President’s good will.” “This is a move that can unite the nation. We must change our public life and have a civilized dialogue,” he said, adding that amnesty does not mean loss of vigilance. Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. 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. Partner news | Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. Aliyev travels to Turkey at Erdogan's invitation On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. |