 Armenia ex-President Sarkissian "saddened" by the Queen's death. September 9, 2022 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's fourth President Armen Sarkissian has shared a message on the death of Queen Elisabeth II. "Very saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," Sarkissian said in a statement on Friday, September 9. "She was admired for her integrity, sense of duty, dedication to her country, wisdom and humanity. Most sincere condolences to His Majesty King Charles III, the Royal Family & to the people of Great Britain." Sarkissian was the Armenia's longest-serving ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1998 to 2018.   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 |  Latest 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.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
