  Armenian FM, Philippine leadership discuss cooperation August 15, 2012 - 18:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian paid an official visit to Philippines on August 15. Minister Nalbandian met with President of Philippines Benigno Aquino III, who voiced hope for the Armenian official’s visit to give new impetus to bilateral cooperation. Edward Nalbandian, in turn, conveyed Armenian leader’s greetings, noting contribution to Armenian-Philippine relations as his visit’s goal. President Aquino briefed Minister Nalbandian on the outcomes of political, economical and social reforms and programs being implemented in Philippines. Minsiter Nalbandian, in turn, presented Armenia’s foreign policy trends and position on regional issues. Earlier, Armenian and Philippine Ministers of Foreign Affairs signed Memorandum of Understanding and an agreement on entry visa abolition for holders of diplomatic and official passports.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
