 Armenia joins UN Alliance of Civilizations February 28, 2013 - 13:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On Feb 27, Vienna hosted the opening of the 5th UN Alliance of Civilizations Global Forum, aiming to unite the international community against extremism through intercultural and interreligious dialogue. The forum, opened by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, brought together delegations from 136 countries and international organizations. In his speech Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian noted tolerance and respect for national, cultural and religious heritage as preconditions for harmonious and peaceful co-existence. Minister Nalbandian said Armenia joins the UN Alliance of Civilizations with goodwill and determination to promote the positive message of diversity and harmony of civilizations, RA MFA reported.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
