APF 23rd European regional forum adopts declaration on educational reformsMay 5, 2010 - 19:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly (APF) 23rd European regional forum held in Yerevan raised Armenian community’s awareness of Francophonie international organisation. RA NA delegation representative at APF Armen Rustamyan characterized Francophonie as an organisation based on a unified system of values, rather than verbal community As he told a joint news-conference with APF 23rd European regional forum participants, “The forum held focused on educational issues; joint declaration on educational reforms was adopted.” Head of APF European mission Jean-Paul Wahl, in turn, gave high assessment to French-teaching standards in Armenia. Head of APF parliamentary delegation Henriette Martinez stated, “Our organization pursues 2 goals: preservation of French language, as well as promotion of democracy and human rights defense. Armenia has succeeded in achieving both.” 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |