 Armenian deputy police chief meets UNHCR representative May 15, 2013 - 20:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Deputy police chief Artur Osipyan met on May 15 with representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia Damtew Dessalegne. The bill stipulating for amendments to RA law on refugees, as well as provision of identity cards and travel documents to Armenia-based refugees in line with 1951 Refugee Convention was in the focus of the discussion. Mr. Dessalegne expressed gratitude for the inclusion of UN observations in the bill, as well as for effective cooperation. He voiced readiness to continue collaboration with RA police in the framework of legislative reforms. The two further voiced hope to continue cooperation in the future.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
