Syria's Ambassador to Armenia meets Catholicos Karekin IIJune 28, 2022 - 12:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, met with the newly appointed Ambassador of Syria to Armenia Dr. Nora Arisian at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on Monday, June 27. According to the Etchmiadzin press service, the Catholicos congratulated Arisian on her appointment and expressed hope that her tenure will further strengthen the “centuries-old” relations between the Syrian and Armenian people, Asbarez says. The pontiff also emphasized the important role the Armenian community in Syria plays in strengthening ties between the two countries. During the meeting, the Catholicos of All Armenians referred to the tragic losses and devastation caused by terrorist attacks in Syria and the 44-day war in Artsakh, expressing confidence that “the two friendly nations will overcome the challenges they face with a spirit of optimism and strong faith.” Arisian briefed the Catholicos about the difficulties facing the Armenian community due to the conflict in Syria, confirming that the Syrian authorities are making every effort to improve the situation of the Armenian community. The Ambassador also emphasized the role of the Syrian-Armenian community in overcoming the current challenges in Syria, which has always been highly appreciated in the country. 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine |