British Ambassador to Armenia: we try to establish dialogue in region through media, NGOsMarch 9, 2011 - 19:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The British embassy in Armenia held an event dedicated to the role of public organizations in society on March 9. This year representatives of Armenia’s public organizations cooperating with the British embassy in Armenia were invited to this annual event to refer to the achievements of 2010. As part of the event, debates on the role of public organizations in society were organized by Jinishian Memorial Foundation with participation of school students. Addressing the event, British Ambassador to Armenia Charles Lonsdale said: “We attach importance to work with mass media and NGOs to develop dialogue in the region.” Referring to the project implemented by the embassy for democracy development, problems settlement and integration into Europe, Lonsdale said that it is of a peace-making nature. He noted that the embassy also works with the Armenian government on democracy development and human rights protection, what will contribute to establishing stability in the region. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |