In separate but very similar statements, the Foreign Ministries of the two countries hailed the agreement as a step towards regional peace and stability.

In a statement the sides said "Today, we have taken a decisive step: we have reached solutions on key parameters of a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action".

Infrastructure projects have given the three countries a common agenda and made them joint stakeholders in the region's future security and stability.

The Chairman of the Russian State Duma, Sergey Naryshkin addressed Armenian MPs during the course of an official visit to Yerevan.

Whilst these elections are not recognised by the international community the authorities of the self-declared Republic are taking their preparation seriously.

According to the Reuters news agency details were however still being hotly negotiated at talks in Lausanne between American and Iranian officials.

Serzh Sargsyan told his Chinese hosts that Armenia regards its relations with China as one of its most important foreign policy priorities.

A report by the Armenian NGO “Peace Dialogue” highlights contradictions in society. The quest of young Armenians for a better life is often frustrated by fear and insecurity.

The incident happened one day after Azerbaijan released videos of what it said was an Armenian soldier who had crossed over to its side.

Turkish PM pushes for peace with Kurds during Novruz rally. On the same day Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed Kurdish leader, also called for an end to the forty-year long struggle.