 Armenian-French decentralized cooperation conference due in fall May 24, 2013 - 20:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan met on May 24 with French ambassador Henri Reynaud. Organization of Armenian-French decentralized cooperation conference was in the focus of the discussion. The conference, due in fall, will target ways to deepen decentralized cooperation between the two countries. Deputy Prime Minister noted that Armenia attaches special importance to development of decentralized cooperation with France, with an agreement reached to set up a working group on the organization of the conference. He further briefed Ambassador Reynaud on the reform implemented over the past years in local government organizing and territorial administration systems.   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. |
