Italian Ambassador to Armenia presented copies of his credentials to RA FMJuly 1, 2009 - 21:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed Italian Ambassador to RA, Bruno Scapini presented copies of his credentials to RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian. Upon welcoming the guest, RA Foreign Minister expressed a hope that the newly appointed Italian Ambassador will greatly contribute to the development of Armenian-Italian relations. IN hi turn, the Ambassador emphasizing the importance of Armenian-Italian relations, noted that he will give his best efforts to the strengthening of existing collaboration.The meeting focused on activization of political dialogue between Yerevan and Rome, as well as regional and international issues, RA MFA Press Service reported. Minister Seyran Ohanyan links withdrawal of Armenian peacemakers from Kosovo with that of the Greek contingent. Sargis Asatryan describes U.S. Congress members’ statements on Armenian pogroms in Sumgait as a pressure tool on Azerbaijan. Ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) will become European People's Party (EPP) de jure member at EPP convention on Feb 9. Orinats Yerkir coalition party’s political council excluded MP Gagik Baghdasaryan from the party membership list. |