Archbishop Martirosyan congratulates NKR President on re-electionJuly 21, 2012 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 21, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met with the Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan. Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan congratulated Bako Sahakyan on his re-election as Artsakh Republic President. Artsakh’s spiritual leader wished success to the President in implementation of projects planned and promoting the country’s development. Issues related to the ties between the state and the church were discussed during the meeting, with the parties stressing the importance of their expansion, Central Information Department at Artsakh President’s Office reported. 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 | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. EU still discussing funding Armenia through European Peace Facility Discussions continue in the EU on providing Armenia with funds from the European Peace Facility, Vassilis Maragos says. |