China to donate 200 new ambulances to ArmeniaMarch 24, 2018 - 10:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - China will donate 200 new ambulances to Armenia in 2018. A corresponding agreement was signed between health minister Levon Altunyan and the adviser of trade and economic issues at the Embassy of China in Armenia. The sides have also clarified the schedule of the donation of the ambulances. At a meeting with a Chinese delegation headed by ambassador Tian Erlong, Altunyan thanked Beijing for providing 200 vehicles, including reanimobiles, to Armenia’s health system. The project is being implemented within the framework of an agreement signed between the Armenian and Chinese governments on May 12, 2017. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |