Author: Maghakian Mike

 13:42,

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 30, ARMENPRESS. New Ambassador of Peru to Armenia Juan Genaro del Campo Rodriguez (residence in Moscow, Russia) presented his credentials to President Armen Sarkissian, the Presidential Office reports.

The Armenian President congratulated the Ambassador on appointment, wishing productive work. He expressed confidence that the Ambassador will contribute to the deepening of the bilateral relations.

In turn the Ambassador of Peru said he is ready to take practical actions to develop the Armenian-Peruvian relations.

The meeting touched upon the development of the cooperation between Armenia and Peru, the opportunities of boosting the commercial ties. It was stated that there is potential for cooperation in high technologies, mining industry and education. The officials highlighted also the cultural cooperation, and in this context they discussed organizing cultural days in Armenia and Peru next year on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 20:05, 21 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 21, ARMENPRESS. The main event dedicated to the Independence Day kicked off in the Republic Square of Yerevan. ARMENPRESS reports the event is attended by Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, Ministers, MPs, foreign diplomats accredited in Armenia and other high-ranking officials.  The state anthem of the Republic of Armenia was performed at the beginning of the event. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is expected to deliver a congratulatory address on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Independence.

Earlier today, high-ranking officials led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited “Yerablur” military pantheon, paid tribute to the memory of the heroes of the 44-day, four-day Artsakh wars. Later, awarding ceremony of representatives of defense, security, culture, education and other spheres took place at the Presidential Palace. During this period, the units of law enforcement agencies marched in different streets of the capital.

 11:58,

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 15, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian hosted Russian President’s Special Representative for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy, the Presidential Office reports.

During the meeting President Armen Sarkissian and Mikhail Shvydkoy discussed the opportunities of further intensifying the Armenian-Russian relations in culture, science, education sectors, as well as implementing new programs and initiatives. In the context of deepening the humanitarian ties, they highlighted the cooperation between young creators, academicians, artists and public figures and the organization of joint events.

President Sarkissian informed his guest that this year Armenia will host the 6th STARMUS international festival on science and art, as well as the Armenian Summit of Minds which will focus on global and regional geopolitics, new technologies, including artificial intelligence and biotechnologies.

Armen Sarkissian said that they are expecting the active engagement of Russian partners to all those events and discussions.

The Armenian President and the Russian President’s Special Representative have also discussed the possibility of organizing the next Armenian Summit of Minds in Russia.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 14:41, 6 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 6, ARMENPRESS. Speaker of Parliament of Armenia Alen Simonyan and his delegation departed for Austria on a three-day working visit to take part in the Fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and the First Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism in Vienna, the Parliament said today.

The Conference will officially launch on September 7 in a format of panel discussions.

The topics will relate to the issues of the parliaments, human rights and their full exercise, COVID-19 pandemic, etc.

Armenian Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan will deliver remarks at the First Global Parliamentary Summit on Counter-Terrorism, presenting the study about the rights and needs of those affected from terrorism.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan

 12:55, 1 September, 2021

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS. Armenia is Russia’s ally, the two countries have a very rich bilateral agenda, such as mutual visits, implementation of large projects, development of economic cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said during the meeting with the students of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations.

“This time it develops very intensively and confidently”, the Russian FM said.

He has also touched upon the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, stating that there are agreements signed by the Presidents of Russia, Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of Armenia. “These agreements clarify the proposals of the leaders over the unblocking of all transportation infrastructure and economic ties. This work cannot be done in a day, it is in process. The leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan personally deal with it”, Sergei Lavrov said.

Editing and Translating by Aneta Harutyunyan