  Armenian envoy in Japan meets Deputy Foreign Minister May 21, 2012 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 21, Armenia's newly-appointed ambassador to Japan, Hrant Poghosyan handed over the copy of his credentials to Japanese Deputy Foreign Minister Kenichiro Sasae. Vice-Minister Sasae congratulated the envoy on his appointment, voicing hope for further strengthening and expansion of Armenian-Japanese ties during his term of office. Ambassador Poghosyan, in turn, thanked for the warm welcome, noting that Armenia always considered Japan a friendly country.   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 |  Latest news Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion  The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan.Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders.Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |
