Ashton welcomes Armenia’s progress in European integrationNovember 17, 2011 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy welcomed Armenia’s progress on the way to European integration. At Yerevan-hosted briefing, Catherine Ashton expressed hope for the start of intensified negotiations, noting that creation of a free trade zone will positively affect Armenia’s economy, despite current eurozone crisis. Dwelling on visa regime facilitation, the EU High Representative said there’s a lot to be accomplished to achieve the goal. Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, in turn, stressed Armenia’s determination to strengthen ties with EU, also noting positive dynamics in the development of bilateral relations. Catherine Ashton arrived in Armenia Nov 17 on the sidelines of her visit to South Caucasus. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. |