Armenian President meets Russia’s outgoing ambassadorApril 26, 2013 - 20:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met on April 26 with outgoing Russian ambassador Vyacheslav Kovalenko. President Sargsyan expressed gratitude to the envoy for his contribution to the development of Armenian- Russian ties during his term in office. He noted that bilateral relations strengthened in the past few years, citing meetings on presidential level, state visits and the agreements signed as a proof. President Sargsyan further expressed Armenia’s interest in deepening of bilateral relations. Ambassador Kovalenko, in turn, pledged to further contribute to the development of Armenian-Russian ties. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |