New Finnish envoy presents copy of credentials to Foreign MinisterMay 6, 2013 - 13:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A newly appointed Finnish Ambassador to Armenia Christer Michelsson (residence in Helsinki) presented the copy of credentials to Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian. The Armenian official welcomed the envoy on his post, expressing hope for further development of ties with Finland, strengthening of parliamentary relations and boosting trade and economy ties. The envoy, in turn, stressed the importance of cooperation with Armenia in the framework of Eastern Partnership program. Discussion of a number of regional and international issues was also on the meeting agenda, Foreign Ministry reported. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |