“We are one of the few oldest nations having a statehood. Yerevan is 50 years older than Rome. An area very close to Yerevan, Shengavit, is 6000 years old – a civilization that is 1000 years older than Egypt pyramids.”
Karlov was giving a speech at the opening ceremony of a photo exhibit when an assailant opened fire, the news agency said.
The European Union extended economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, TASS reports. The press service of the European Council informed about this.
“After Azerbaijan’s attempt at the beginning of this April to repeat aggression against the self-determined NagornoKarabakh Republic it became clear to everyone that if Azerbaijan rejects the packaged settlement of the issue, then there is only one version of step-by-step settlement.”
Reflecting to purchase of “Iskander-M” tactical missile system by Armenia, the magazine reports that experts, following Russia-Azerbaijan Intergovernmental Commission session, express the opinion that Azerbaijan isn’t at all bothered by this circumstance.
“Unfortunately, during the past two decades pursuit of the policy, which seeks to exclude Armenia from the regional energy market, has prevented this valuable capacity to be properly taken advantage of it. Therefore, any participation of Armenia in energy plans is inherently valuable.”
“Third crucial interest is the following—Russia establishes joint troops to control a part of Armenia’s sovereign army, as it convinced by the April war that Armenian army is a sovereign factor. This statement by Pushkov is an edifice.”
Yesterday “Republic,” “Civil contract” and “Bright Armenia” signed a memorandum on joint activity, one of the main provisions of which is that the three powers will participate with the alliance at the forthcoming parliamentary elections and of the Council of Elders of Yerevan.
“In general, influence of international organizations has strictly weakened, in particular, regarding critical regions and issues. Norms have so weakened that having hopes with them or considering the abovementioned statement a 100% guarantee is not correct. However, on the other hand, it shouldn’t be underestimated either, as it’s the only crucial international organization dealing with NK issue, with an international mandate, accordingly, political position of this organization is important.”
To the question whether it’s possible that adoption may be postponed and failed after presidential elections, Papazian replied, “I can’t say, we should see what process the draft will have. We’ll have good news in January.”
