  Integrated border management system to be implemented in ArmeniaSeptember 6, 2010 - 19:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Vice Prime Minister of Armenia, Territorial Administration Minister Armen Gevorgyan met with the delegation led by the Regional Representative for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Hans Petter Boe. As the Minister reported, this year, Armenian government will present a project of regulatory policy for migration. He also spoke of the implementation of electronic passports and biometric identity cards’ system, as well as integrated border management system to be introduced in Armenia. The parties dwelled on migration issues which are on the agenda of Armenia-Europe cooperation. Hans Petter Boe expressed readiness to continue collaboration with Armenia, noting that International Organization for Migration will cooperate with Diaspora organizations to assist Armenian migrants abroad.   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. |
