Some Armenian citizens to become eligible for 10-year U.S. visaDecember 11, 2014 - 16:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The government of Armenia will lift visa requirements for U.S. citizens starting from January 1, 2015. According to Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, the resolution was confirmed by paragraph 28 of the Action Plan inked at the Armenian-American Intergovernmental Commission sitting, Public Radio of Armenia reported. The Action Plan stipulates for “the parties to finalize the visa facilitation process, lifting visa requirements for United States, and allowing provision of multi-visas to citizens of Armenia for the period of ten years.” The Minister said that starting January 1, many Armenian citizens will have an opportunity to get a U.S. visa effective for ten years. The decision aims to liberalize the visa regime with the United States to contribute to the growth of the number of U.S. tourists visiting Armenia as well as facilitate the process of granting U.S. visas to citizens of Armenia. 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 | 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. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |