RPA is citing ANC leader June 2, 2011 - 16:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A member of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia Artak Davtyan commented on the factor of the second Armenian President Robert Kocharyan in a political dialogue between the ruling authorities and oppositional Armenian National Congress (ANC). As he told a news conference in Yerevan, ANC leader Levon Ter-Petrossian's statement at May 31 rally clarifies the role of Kocharyan. A representative of ANC Suren Abramyan, in turn, noted that Kocharyan is “intimidated by the dialogue.” “Obviously, some forces are concerned over the prospect of a dialogue, capable of fundamentally altering social, economic and political situation in the country. The “most nervous” and panicking person in Armenia is also worried, knowing well enough his reasons for panic and concern,” ANC leader said during May 31 rally. 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. |