 Armenian, Indian traders 'established strong ties in 1st millennium' November 4, 2017 - 10:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to a number of sources, Armenian and Indian traders established strong ties back in the first millennium, Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan said Friday, November 3 as he met his Indian counterpart Ram Nath Kovind. It's no coincidence, he said, that major Armenian communities were created in various Indian cities beginning from the 16th century and went on to play an active role in the country's social, political, economic and cultural life. Sargsyan thanked the Indian president and the people of India for the careful attitude towards the Armenian heritage in the South Asian country. He said that he is going to visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, adding that Armenian builders too participated in the construction of the magnificent mausoleum. At the meeting, the sides hailed interstate relations that the two countries enjoy. When discussing the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the Indian president said that Delhi supports the OSCE Minsk Group's efforts.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest news 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. |
