  President stresses CIS role in development of humanitarian ties October 19, 2012 - 17:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan met with the participants of Armenia-hosted education ministers’ conference on Friday, October 19. At the meeting, the Armenian leader stressed the role of the CIS in the development of multilateral cooperation between the countries. According to the President, the Interstate Humanitarian Cooperation Fund of CIS Member States boosted coordinated cooperation between the states. The Armenian leader stressed the importance of the conference in exchange of experience and discussion of education sector-related issues. In conclusion President Sargsyan briefed the guests on educational reforms implemented in Armenia and problems in the sector.   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. |
