Georgian Ombudsman: problem of Armenian churches to be settledMarch 1, 2013 - 21:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian ambassador to Georgia Hovhannes Manoukian met Feb 28 with newly-appointed Georgian Public Defender (Ombudsman) Ucha Nanuashvili. Issues related to Georgia’s Armenian community and cooperation between the two countries’ offices of ombudsman were in the focus of the discussion. The two men further discussed preservation and restoration of Armenian churches in Georgia, with Georgian Ombudsman voicing optimism about speedy solution the problem. Nanuashvili also expressed government’s readiness to offer appropriate solution to the issue. The need to take relevant steps aimed at facilitating Armenian community’s effective integration into Georgian society was mutually stressed. Upon competition of the meeting, Ambassador Manoukian conveyed to Mr Nanuashvili Ombudsman Karen Andreasyan’s invitation to visit Armenia, MFA press servie reported. Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |