Croatian President arrives in ArmeniaMay 21, 2009 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - By the invitation of President Serzh Sargsyan, Croatian President Stefan Messich will arrive in Armenia on May 21. Croatian official's first visit to Armenia aims to specify priorities of cooperation between two countries and develop scientific-cultural ties. On May 22, RA President will receive his Croatian colleague in his office. Presidents' joint discussion will be followed by a meeting with the involvement of both countries' delegations. Thereafter, parties will sign intergovernmental documents.During his visit, Stefan Mesich will also have meetings with Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan and PM Tigran Sargsyan, as well as visit Holy See of St. Echmiadzin to meet with Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians. Croatian President will also visit Genocide Memorial and Matenadaran (Institute of Ancient Manuscripts) and meet with YSU Professors and students. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |