Promoting Friendly Ties Fundamental Principle of Strengthening Russia-Armenia PartnershipJuly 6, 2006 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his stay in Moscow on the occasion of the World Summit of Religious Leaders Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II met with President of the Society of Russian-Armenian Friendship and Cooperation Victor Krivopuskov and Society Board member, President of the Russian-Armenian Commonwealth Yuri Navoyan, Victor Krivopuskov told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. In his words, it was noted at the meeting that development of centuries-old friendship tradition is the fundamental principle for further strengthening bilateral strategic cooperation and fighting xenophobia and nationalism cases that are alien to people.Matters of holding Year of Armenia in Russia, Yerevan's Days in Moscow were discussed at the meeting. These will promote civil understanding, forming peace and accord culture. Garegin II thanked the Russian People's Diplomacy Society for active position on denouncing cases of vandalism and genocide of Armenian monuments, committed by Azerbaijan in December 2005, including a medieval Armenian cemetery and 4 thousand khachkars that are masterpieces of world architecture and are protected by the UNESCO. Artsakh Diocese head, Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan took part in the meeting. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |