Armenian President met with Patriarch Kirill and Catholicos Karekin IIMarch 17, 2010 - 18:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Wednesday, March 17, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyanmet with Patriarch Kirill and Catholicos Karekin II. “Russia is our strategic ally and reliable partner. We continue political dialogues both on bilateral and regional issues,” Serzh Sargsyan noted, welcoming the leader of Russian Orthodox Church. Friendship and spiritual connection between Russian Orthodox and Armenian Catholic Churches is a cornerstone of bilateral relations, Armenian President emphasized. The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill emphasized the importance of human factor in the development of bilateral relations. He gave high assessment to the role of Armenian nation and Armenian Apostolic Church in the dissemination of Christian values. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |