Armenia approves visa-free travel for Japan August 31, 2017 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government on Thursday, August 6 approved a visa waiver regime for the Japanese citizens starting from September 6. Under the decision, the Japanese will be allowed to visit and stay in Armenia for no more than 180 days. The government said that relations between the two countries are dynamically developing, and the unilateral visa waiver will create grounds for deeper economic ties. Foreign minister Edward Nalbandian said at a cabinet session on Thursday that Japan is the sixth country to receive a visa waiver from Armenia in 2017.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
