  Armenian ambassador to China participates in ESCAP meeting May 25, 2012 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 21-24, Armenia's Ambassador to China Armen Sargsyan participated in 68th meeting of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in Bangkok. The envoy briefed those present on Armenia’s achievements in the framework of implementation of Sustainable Development Programs. He further dwelt on issues related to withstanding the financial and economic crisis, poverty reduction, government’s steps towards development of rural areas, nuclear energy, opening of the North-South corridor and construction of Armenia-Iran railway. Resolutions on ESCAP’s further activity were adopted upon completion of the meeting.   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 Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |
