Lavrov: Armenian authorities interested in opening Russian schoolsOctober 15, 2021 - 18:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian authorities are interested in opening Russian schools in the country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday, October 15, TASS reports. Lavrov noted that Russia is now taking active steps to "strengthen the position of the Russian language, Russian culture, and the Russian world as a whole." "Five Russian schools are being established in Tajikistan, including on the initiative of [chairwoman of the Federation Council] Valentina Matviyenko, with the program based on our methodology. Now a similar program is being prepared for Uzbekistan," Lavrov said. "Recently, the new Armenian leadership has expressed interest in ensuring that the same program is implemented in 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |