  Armenian President attends FIDE presidential council meeting January 19, 2013 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President, head of RA chess federation Serzh Sargsyan attended Tsaghkadzor –hosted FIDE presidential council meeting, with FIDE president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov present. President Sargsyan delivered a welcome speech, hailing Armenia’s interest in chess discipline. “Armenian chess players serve an example for future generations, with basics of the game taught at public schools,” President Sargsyan said, expressing gratitude to Mr Ilyumzhinov and council members for effective cooperation.   Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent.   Partner news |  Latest news 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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
