Новости за 31.01.2018

Journalist of the ''Caucasus Echo'' Katerina Prokofieva took interview from Ibrahimov which was removed from the website and Prokofieva was fired from work...

Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan reported on the first agenda item. Before that, the President presented his approaches and assessments over the Defense Ministry-drafted army modernization program, concerning which a presidential instruction was issued on October 24, 2017.

The relevant decision shall be made in the coming months.

Anne Hidalgo thanked Garo for what his endeavors calling him a hero of democracy, a hero who defends human rights. Every time he needs them, the Armenians will be by his side, and Paris will be next to him, she assured.

"I'm proud to be joining the Congressional Armenian Caucus. I look forward to learning more about issues that impact the American-Armenian relationship and about ways to deepen ties between our two nations," Rep. Buck told the Assembly.

As a co-chair country of the OSCE Minsk Group, France will continue listening to all parties to the Karabakh conflict.

"If it turns out that this operation takes a turn other than to fight a potential terrorist threat to the Turkish border and becomes an invasion operation, (then) this becomes a real problem for us," Macon said.

Within the framework of the four-day visit in Brussels Armen Ashotyan also met with Cristian Dan Preda, Coordinator of the Foreign Affairs of the EPP Faction.

In the course of the meeting the members of the Friendship Group also emphasized the stable development of the Armenian-American relations and the deepening of cooperation in many spheres.

The UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura faced intense criticism from the Syrian opposition for attending the conference, which the opposition boycotted on the basis that it was an attempt to supplant the UN peace process and marginalise their role in ending Syria’s seven-year civil war.

The interesting point is that at this stage the two main candidates will struggle to win the support of the Nicos Anastasiades, who came third in the first round of election, to be able to win in the second and final round of the elections.

Member of Uruguay government Liliyam Kechichyan in her turn will refuse meeting with members of the Turkish delegation as a protest against Erdogan's visit.

It was noted that Erdogan intends to visit Vatican. The reasons for the delay are not reported.

Addressing the 30% poverty rate of Armenia, Armen Sargsyan said that he does not think anyone can solve this issue with charity.

Puigdemont said he was disappointed at the postponed vote and said he was the only possible candidate for regional president.

Vardenyats pass is closed. Sotk-Karvachar highway is difficult to pass.

Accordingly, the March Futures’ Brent Crude Oil has reduced by 0.79 percent and reached $68.91 per barrel.