RA President conveys invitation of Catholicos of All Armenians to Ieronymos II to visit ArmeniaJanuary 19, 2011 - 21:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, who is on a state visit to Greece, met with Ieronymos II, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, to discuss the Armenian-Greek relations, the two people’s friendship and relations of the Armenian and Greek churches. The Armenian leader conveyed invitation of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II to Ieronymos II to visit Armenia, saying that the visit will strengthen the friendship between the Armenian Apostolic Church and Greek Orthodox Church. Mr. Sargsyan also visited the Memorial of Unknown Soldier to lay a wreath. As part of his state visit, the Armenian President met with President of the Hellenic Parliament Philippos Petsalnikos and Prime Minister of Greece Georgios Papandreou. Mr. Sargsyan met with the Chairman of the opposition New Democracy party and representatives of three traditional Armenian parties in Greece, the RA presidential press service reported. 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. |