New Armenian envoy to U.S. hands credentials to ObamaJuly 15, 2014 - 13:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The new Armenian ambassador to the U.S. Tigran Sargsyan handed his credentials to President Barack Obama Monday, July 14. At the ceremony, the envoy hailed the effectiveness of the Armenia-U.S. ties, pledging to contribute to further development of the bilateral relations. The U.S. President, in turn, expressed confidence that the ambassador will put his experience to best use in helping to expand bilateral ties. Obama welcomed cooperation with Armenia in the framework of peacemaking missions, strengthening of democracy and economic development. He also gave high assessment to Armenia’s efforts to achieve peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the foreign ministry press service reported. In early April, the vice speaker of the parliament Eduard Sharmazanov announced resignation of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Sharmazanov said Sargsyan submitted resignation a month ago, however the President insisted that the PM should not leave the post unless the Constitutional Court rules on the controversial pension reform. In a Facebook post, Sargsyan said it was a well-considered decision while Sharmazanov said personal issues were involved as well. Tigran Sargsyan occupied the Prime Minister’s post from April 2008 to April 2013. From 1998 to 2008 he served as the chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia. 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 | 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. |