Armenia to increase number of peacekeepers in LebanonMay 27, 2015 - 17:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Lebanese counterpart Gebran Bassil in Beirut on May 26. At the meeting, the parties hailed bilateral ties between the two countries, expressing hope for their further strengthening. They dwelled on political dialogue between the two states, stressing the importance of expansion of legal field. The parties also underlined the potential for trade and economic cooperation between Armenia and Lebanon. The officials further noted the important role of the Armenian community in the social, political, economic and cultural life of Lebanon, binding the two countries closer together. The Ministers also dwelled on Armenian peacekeepers' participation in the mission in southern Lebanon. As Nalbandian noted in this context, Armenia intends to increase the number of peacekeepers in Lebanon. 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 | Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. 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. |