Lithuania "proud" to have recognized Armenia's independence the firstFebruary 19, 2021 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lithuania is proud to be the 1st country in the world to have recognized the independence of Armenia, the country's Embassy in Yerevan said in a message to mark the 30 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations. "This year marks 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Lithuania and Armenia. The cooperation has since deepened and expanded, creating a strong partnership and close cooperation in many areas," the message reads. "Lithuania is proud to be the 1st country in the world to have recognized the independence of Armenia, and one of the first countries with which Armenia established diplomatic relations in 1991." In 2021, the Lithuanian mission said, the Embassy's activity will be dedicated to the anniversary. Diplomatic relations between Armenia and Lithuania were established on November 21, 1991, exactly two months after Armenia's independence on September 21, 1991. Lithuania has also recognized the Armenian Genocide. 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 | Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. €3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms. Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. |