  Yerevan Mayor: Armenia-Japan cooperation at high level June 15, 2012 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yervan Mayor Taron Margaryan met with representatives of Soka Gakkai International (SKI) Japan-based Nichiren Buddhist lay association, which claims 12 million members in 192 countries and territories. Association president Daisaku Ikeda is a founder of several educational, cultural and peace research institutions. The guests arrived in the Armenian capital on the invitation of Artists’ Union to present Daisaku Ikeda’s photo exhibit. At the meeting, Yerevan Mayor stressed the high level of Armenia-Japan cooperation, praising the association activities. Mr Markaryan expressed readiness to cooperate with SKI in implementation of new projects. A representative of Soka Gakkai International, in turn, briefed the Mayor on the association’s mission, noting the exhibit in Yerevan to be a chance to further promote bilateral ties.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
