Armenia, Qatar discuss possible visa liberalizationMay 15, 2017 - 18:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan on Monday, May 15 discussed the possibility of visa liberalization between Armenia and Qatar with the State’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. At a meeting with the Emir, Sargsyan said Armenia is interested in strengthening high-level political dialogue with Qatar and deepening cooperation in various sectors. The Armenian side proposed several investment projects for consideration, highlighting the country's role as a transit zone for establishing communication with the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union. In this context, the Emir of Qatar instructed the state’s economy minister to organize a meeting with his Armenian counterpart to discuss prospects of developing bilateral trade and economic relations. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |