Parliamentary and non-parliamentary parties of Artsakh sent a letter to President Bako Sahakyan on February 23, proposing to create a special commission on constitutional reforms. As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of the National Assembly of the Republic of Nagorno Karakabh, the letter particularly states that meetings were conducted in various formats on February 4 in the National Assembly with the participation of parliamentary political forces, and on February 19, with the same participants and non-parliamentary party leaders.
Azerbaijan, being under some pressure from the West, now attempts to overcome the isolation through Iran. Chair of YSU Political Institutions and Processes, political scientist Garik Keryan expressed such an opinion in an interview with “Armenpress”, referring to Aliyev’s visit to Iran.
Conservatives and Reformers are competing for 290 seats in Iran’s parliamentary elections which will take place on 26 February. Overall, more than 12 thousand citizens had submitted their candidacy, but eventually only 6 thousand 200 candidacies were approved, out of which 586 are women. As noted by expert of Iranian studies Gohar Iskandaryan at a news conference in the press hall of “Armenpress”, a heated competition is expected among Armenian candidates as well. In the beginning 9 candidates were competing over 2 seats which were foreseen for Armenian candidates, but eventually one of them withdrew.
He also took the oath of the Ombudsman from the tribune of the National Assembly.”By assuming the post of the Ombudsman, I hereby swear to be faithful to the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia and it’s laws, the principles of social coexistence and justice and to protect human rights and freedoms. I swear to fulfill my duties unbiased, honestly and diligently. “
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia welcomes the agreement reached between US and Russia on cessation of military actions in Syria.
Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia Gagik Khachatryan and World Bank’s Regional Director for the South Caucasus Mercy Tembon signed a loan agreement on February 23. As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of the Ministry of Finance, the WB will provide Armenia with 55 million USD loan with 25 years maturity date 14.5 of which is a grace period.
At present, if a part of plant’s property is transferred to Nairit-2 for the debt, and is alienated, Nairit Plant will face serious issues. Currently Plant’s main property is venues and facilities, as sale of worn-out equipment isn’t going to provide sufficient amount.
The rival violated the ceasefire regime in the line of contact of the Nagorno Karabakh-Azerbaijani armed forces on February 22 and 23, firing over 900 shots at Armenian positions from different caliber weapons.
Armenian economic activity index for January 2016 surpassed the index of the same period of the previous year by 5.5%. “Armenpress” reports the National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia has introduced the current-operative preliminary main macro-economic indicators characterizing the socio-economic situation of Armenia. Trade and foreign trade turnover have dropped.
Germany’s Bundestag involved issues related to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in the agenda of February 25, “Armenpress” reports citing “Radiolur”. Alliance ’90/The Greens made the mentioned suggestion. ”. Alliance ’90/The Greens will make a report, which presentation and discussion is scheduled for 45 minutes, on February 25, in the afternoon, at 15:45 (Berlin’s time).
