  Iraq plans to open embassy in Armenia – official September 5, 2012 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Vice Prime Minister, Territorial Administration Minister Armen Gevorgyan met with Iraqi delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Rozh Nouri Shaways. At the meeting, the Armenian official stressed the importance of Iraqi delegation’s visit in development of bilateral ties. Gevorgyan expressed readiness to cooperate with Iraq in the sectors of construction, energy, food industry, healthcare, science and education. Mr. Shaways, in turn, noted that the Iraqi side is open to discussion on possible collaboration perspectives. In conclusion, Mr. Shaways shared Iraq’s intention to open an embassy in Armenia, Territorial Administration Ministry press service reported. Partner news  Top stories At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting.   Partner news |  Latest news Syrian opposition urges rebels to unite for major battle  The town lies near the Lebanese border on land corridor linking the capital Damascus with the Mediterranean coast.Millions of Italians falling into poverty: report Italy has the highest level in Europe of young people who are neither in education nor employment, at 23.9 percent.Azerbaijan to blacklist famous soprano Montserrat Caballe? Recent Azeri “examination” concerns a world-famed soprano Montserrat Caballe who’ll perform and give master classes in Yerevan on June 9.Xbox One to expand friend lists to 1,000 friends Xbox One - described as an all-in-one "ultimate home entertainment system" - will be launched later this year. |
