  Karekin II, John Heffern discuss Karabakh settlement October 31, 2011 - 20:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II met with the newly-appointed U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern. At the meeting, the Catholicos called the Ambassadors’ attention to OSCE Minsk Group for Karabakh settlement, praising their efforts in preservation of peace and stability in the region. Karekin II briefed the Ambassador on the activities of Armenian Church and its role in the establishment of regional peace. The Ambassador, in turn, thanked the Catholicos for warm welcome, congratulating Karekin II on his 60th birthday.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
