Promoting Friendly Ties Fundamental Principle of Strengthening Russia-Armenia PartnershipJuly 6, 2006 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his stay in Moscow on the occasion of the World Summit of Religious Leaders Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II met with President of the Society of Russian-Armenian Friendship and Cooperation Victor Krivopuskov and Society Board member, President of the Russian-Armenian Commonwealth Yuri Navoyan, Victor Krivopuskov told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. In his words, it was noted at the meeting that development of centuries-old friendship tradition is the fundamental principle for further strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation and fighting xenophobia and nationalism cases that are alien to people.Matters of holding Year of Armenia in Russia, Yerevan's Days in Moscow were discussed at the meeting. These will promote civil understanding, forming peace and accord culture. Garegin II thanked the Russian People's Diplomacy Society for active position on denouncing cases of vandalism and genocide of Armenian monuments, committed by Azerbaijan in December 2005, including a medieval Armenian cemetery and 4 thousand khachkars that are masterpieces of world architecture and are protected by the UNESCO. Artsakh Diocese head, Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan took part in the meeting. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |