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Rasmussen: NATO has no intention to interfere in Syria conflict24.03.2012

Rasmussen: NATO has no intention to interfere in Syria conflict

NATO does not intend to interfere in the Syrian conflict, said the alliance’s secretary-general Anders Fog Rasmussen on Saturday, ITAR-TASS reported. The secretary-general stressed that NATO does not plan interfering in Syrian affairs. In contrast to Libya, the situation is quite different there, he continued. The alliance had a mandate of the UN Security Council at the time and the support of the region’s countries, he noted, speaking at the forum German Marshall Fund. The... more →

FMs of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries urge parties to exert efforts for Karabakh conflict settlement23.03.2012

FMs of OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries urge parties to exert efforts for Karabakh conflict settlement

The foreign ministers of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries have come forth with joint statement over the settlement of the NagornoKarabakh conflict. In the statement they called upon the sides to demonstrate the political will needed to achieve a lasting and peaceful settlement. "Only a negotiated settlement can lead to peace, stability, and reconciliation, and any attempt to use force to resolve the conflict would bring only more suffering to a region that has known... more →

The Ambassador of Ethiopia Kassahun Dendier Melisi presented his credentials to Serzh Sargsyan23.03.2012

The Ambassador of Ethiopia Kassahun Dendier Melisi presented his credentials to Serzh Sargsyan

Today, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Kassahun Dendier Melisi (residence in Moscow) presented his credentials to the President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan. The President congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and wished him all the best. Noting that Ethiopia is an African country whose friendly relations with Armenia are running back into centuries, the President of Armenia said that there are good prerequisites for... more →

Tigran Sargsyan.  Armenia’s authorities resolute in conduction of transparent and free elections23.03.2012

Tigran Sargsyan. Armenia’s authorities resolute in conduction of transparent and free elections

Armenian authorities are full of determination to conduct the most transparent and free elections in the history of newly independent Armenia, Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan said today at the "To Free and Democratic Elections" conference organized by the office of Armenia''s prosecutor general. "Free and transparent elections are extremely important for our state. The authorities have political will to conduct such elections and Armenia''s... more →

U.S. welcomes Armenia’s political will to conduct fair elections23.03.2012

U.S. welcomes Armenia’s political will to conduct fair elections

There is a progress in the pre-electoral period of Armenia, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern said today at the "To Free and Democratic Elections" conference organized by the office of Armenia''s prosecutor general. "The pre-electoral processes are passing normally and both the authorities and the opposition have their role in it. From this viewpoint we rate high the creation of equal conditions and creation of opportunities," the ambassador said. ... more →

Eduard Sharmazanov says RPA has all the chances to become the favorite of the elections22.03.2012

Eduard Sharmazanov says RPA has all the chances to become the favorite of the elections

The rating of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has noticeably increased as compared with the 2007, spokesman for the Republican Party of Armenia Eduard Sharmazanov told the reporters March 22. According to the poll conducted by the European Friends of Armenia the rating has grown up in case when there was no propaganda, electoral fight and the elections will take place next year. "It means trust toward Sargsyan has increased. He is considered an experienced figure and the 33% is... more →