  Outgoing envoy to Italy pays farewell visits in Rome February 5, 2013 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The outgoing ambassador of Armenia to Italy paid farewell visits to a number of politicians, public figures and organizations. During a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI, and later, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, Ruben Karapetyan discussed the importance of preservation of Christian values and cooperation. The envoy further briefed those present on formation of Dadivank Armenian-Italian foundation in charge of restoration of churches in Armenia and Artsakh. The ambassador also met with the representatives of Rome-based Armenian organizations, as well as the head and students of Levonian seminary, thanking them for assistance rendered during his diplomatic mission.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
