  Armenia presidential nominee heads to Moscow for Diaspora meetings February 1, 2018 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The ruling Republican Party nominee for the Armenian president’s post, Armen Sarkissian on Thursday, February 1 left for Moscow to meet the representatives of the Armenian community of Russia. After current president Serzh Sargsyan announced that Sarkissian has been nominated by RPA for the post, Sarkissian who now serves as the Armenian ambassador to the United Kingdom, said he needs some time to consider the offer. He is now holding discussions with various political, scientific and public circles and will also meet the representatives of other Diaspora communities. On Wednesday, Sarkissian met the Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Karekin II who expressed hope that the envoy will accept the offer and use his experience and contacts for the benefit of the country.   Top stories Sargsyan said in a statement his government had demanded the determination of a status for Karabakh outside Azerbaijan. A 20-day period has been established for the preliminary examination of the application, a spokesperson said. Aivazian described the demand for Pashinyan's resignation as "a kind of political positioning of some members of the General Stuff." Kopyrkin told reporters about the "very intensive contacts" between the Defense Ministries of Armenia and Russia.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia will "soon" unveil stance on Baku's participation in EAEU meeting  Under the EAEU regulations, Armenia should give consent for Azerbaijan to be able to join the meeting.Lebanese President invited to Armenian Genocide commemorations Michel Aoun hosted Ambassador Vahagn Atabekyan to receive his Armenian counterpart Armen Sarkissian's invitation.EU envoy suggests Armenia, Azerbaijan resume sharing reservoirs Toivo Klaar said the Joghaz and its sister reservoir, the Abbasbayli, are good candidates for cooperation.New Zealand aims to create smoke-free generation The plans include the gradual increase of the legal smoking age, which could extend to a ban on the sale of cigarettes. |
