  Outgoing envoy to Italy pays farewell visits in Rome February 5, 2013 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The outgoing ambassador of Armenia to Italy paid farewell visits to a number of politicians, public figures and organizations. During a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI, and later, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, Ruben Karapetyan discussed the importance of preservation of Christian values and cooperation. The envoy further briefed those present on formation of Dadivank Armenian-Italian foundation in charge of restoration of churches in Armenia and Artsakh. The ambassador also met with the representatives of Rome-based Armenian organizations, as well as the head and students of Levonian seminary, thanking them for assistance rendered during his diplomatic mission. Partner news  Top stories Alexander Lukashenko “hates mediating roles” but can assume one to promote resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. “What’s really dangerous and ridiculous is Azeri blacklist which includes all those who travel to Artsakh,” David Babayan said. Azerbaijan fired over 1500 shots from various caliber weapons towards Karabakh positions, NKR defense army said. Presidents of Russia, U.S., and France are planning to sign a joint statement on Nagorno Karabakh problem.   Partner news |  Latest news 7 injured as Beckham fans storm police cordon in Shanghai  David Beckham is in China this week on a seven-day promotional tour for the Chinese Super League, China's top league.Somalia's Islamists threaten to keep attacking ‘disbelievers’ "Our aim is to expel the disbelievers from Muslim lands," Sheikh Abdiasis Abu Musab, al Shabaab's spokesman said.Monet painting fetches £19.7mln at Sotheby’s Purchased at auction in 1996 for $4.2 million, it had been estimated at 15 million pounds to 20 million pounds.Turkish police detain 13 more demonstrators over violence Human rights groups say more than 3,000 people have been detained, then released, since anti-government rallies began. |
