Spokesman: Putin likely to visit Armenia last week of AprilMarch 19, 2015 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian leader Vladimir Putin is likely to visit Armenia in the last week of April. “The visit of President Putin to Yerevan is on the agenda. The trip is being prepared and discussed," presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "As soon as the precise date is determined and confirmed, we will inform you immediately,” TASS cited him as saying. In early March, President Serzh Sargsyan had a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The leaders of the two countries discussed key partnership issues and exchanged views on further deepening of integration processes after Armenia’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union. Sargsyan and Putin also discussed issues in the sector of oil and gas, as well as peaceful use of nuclear energy. The Presidents also agreed on the schedule of their future meetings within the framework of joint participation in the events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and the 70th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Photo: Ria.ru Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |