  Lebanon’s President to arrive in Armenia this fall June 20, 2018 - 11:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lebanese ambassador to Armenia Maya Dagher has revealed that Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun will arrive in Yerevan in fall 2018 to participate in the Francophonie Summit. At a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the ambassador said the Armenian community of Lebanon plays an important role in the country’s political and social life. The sides discussed relations between the two countries and the ways to expand cooperation, especially economy-wise. Also, Pashinyan thanked Lebanon for its position in the issues of the Armenian Genocide and the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.   Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.   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.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
