  Pashinyan: Armenia ready to support Iran in coping with floods March 27, 2019 - 15:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is ready to support Iran as the country is suffering from flash flooding that has left at least 23 people dead and more than 200 injured. Pashinyan sent a condolence cable to President Hassan Rouhani of Iran over the flood that caused dozens of casualties. “I was deeply shocked by the news of a severe flooding in friendly Iran which claimed the lives of dozens of people," he said. "At this difficult moment, Armenia is ready to support the friendly people of Iran and provide the necessary assistance to overcome the consequences of the disaster."   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. |
