Russian FM to arrive in Armenia on April 2March 27, 2012 - 15:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 2, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will arrive in Armenia on a two-day official visit at the invitation of his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia. Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement and Russia’s activity in OSCE Minsk Group are likely to be in focus of the negotiations. The situation in Iran may also be on the agenda. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |