Lebanon’s President to arrive in Armenia this fallJune 20, 2018 - 11:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Lebanese ambassador to Armenia Maya Dagher has revealed that Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun will arrive in Yerevan in fall 2018 to participate in the Francophonie Summit. At a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the ambassador said the Armenian community of Lebanon plays an important role in the country’s political and social life. The sides discussed relations between the two countries and the ways to expand cooperation, especially economy-wise. Also, Pashinyan thanked Lebanon for its position in the issues of the Armenian Genocide and the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. 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. |