National Security Council to tackle sects in Armenia![]() ![]() ![]() PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s National Security Council (NSC) Secretary named provision of religious security a key priority on NSC agenda. During the first meeting of the inter-departmental commission for anti-sectarian strategy, Artur Baghdasaryan urged to wage a struggle against destructive sects which pose serious danger to population. NSC Secretary further briefed the sitting participants about international experience in relevant sector. “Anti-sectarian strategy, currently under development, won’t affect Armenian citizens’ freedom of conscience or religion, instead, providing the state’s integrity,” he stressed. The sitting continued behind closed doors, with Mr. Baghdasaryan promising to keep media informed about further activities of the commission. ![]() ![]() As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |