Strengthening ties with the EU is a priority for ArmeniaSeptember 7, 2011 - 18:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 7, Hovik Abrahamyan, Armenian NA Chairman met with Philippe Lefort, newly appointed EUSR for South Caucasus and crisis in Georgia. Abrahamyan welcomed Lefort and congratulated on his new post emphasizing the priority of enhancing relationships between Armenia and the EU, according to NA press service. Lefort on his part thanked Abrahamyan and stressed the importance of his appointment in that post in the context of regulation of regional issues. The sides also touched upon Euronest PA. Here Abrahamayan noted that Armenia has always welcomed the idea of parliamentary assemblies. Lefort’s visit to Yerevan on September 7 was preceded by visits to the capitals of Azerbaijan and Georgia as part of his first regional visit. The EUSR’s mandate also envisages fostering ties with governments, parliaments and other key political entities, juridical authorities and civil communities, encouraging the countries of the region to collaborate on issues of mutual concern, combating terrorism, illegal trafficking and organized crime. 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. |