Guatemalan official: 2012 marks new stage in ties with ArmeniaOctober 25, 2012 - 13:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with President of Congress of Guatemala Gudy Rivera Estrada. Estrada noted that with 2012 symbolizing the start of a new era according to Maya calendar, the year will also signal a new stage of Armenian-Guatemalan ties. Gudy Rivera Estrada, in turn, conveyed Guatemalan MPs’ readiness to establish a friendship group aiming to deepen relations with Armenia. The two men further discussed prospects for development of cooperation between the two countries’ parliaments, voicing confidence that parliamentary diplomacy will contribute to strengthening of ties. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |