Greek President to visit ArmeniaMarch 16, 2013 - 17:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Greek President Karolos Papoulias, a s part of his official visit to Greece President Papoulias hailed the high level of the political dialogue, stressing the need to activate economic cooperation. He briefed Minister Nalbandian on the steps aiming to overcome the consequences of the economic crisis. The two dwelt on Armenia-EU cooperation, Association Agreement talks, visa facilitation and creation of free trade zone. Cooperation in the fields of education and culture were further discussed, with President Papoulias announcing intention to increase the number of quotas for Armenian students in universities. The settlement of the Cyprus issue was also included on the agenda, with Minister Nalbandian reiterating Armenia’s position on the issue. 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 | 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. |