11:12, 3 February 2024
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. A military advisor of the Islamic Republic of Iran was killed as a result of an Israeli missile attack on a residential neighborhood in the suburbs of Damascus, Mehr News Agency reports, citing Iran's Embassy in Syria.
“IRGC military advisor Saeed Alidadi was martyred during the Israeli regime's airstrikes on Syria on Friday,” reports the agency.
The Syrian air defense systems managed to down several Israeli missiles, the sources added.
12:51, 3 February 2024
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. The European Union assesses the situation in the Middle East as critical after the US strikes on Syria and Iraq, fears it will get out of control and calls for de-escalation, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said upon arrival at an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers.
"We have been repeating once and again that the Middle East is a boiler that can explode," Borrel told reporters. "We call on everybody to try to avoid an escalation. We are living in a critical situation in the Middle East, in the entire region," he emphasized.
15:04, 3 February 2024
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. The Foreign Ministry in Seoul summoned the Russian ambassador on Saturday to protest recent comments made by the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson about President Yoon Suk Yeol.
“It was very regrettable that Russia ignored the facts and unconditionally protected North Korea while criticizing the president’s remarks in extremely disrespectful language,” said the South Korean Foreign Ministry in a statement after Deputy Minister for Political Affairs Chung Byung-won summoned Russian Ambassador to Korea Georgy Zinoviev on Saturday.
11:10, 3 February 2024
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. On February 2, representatives from the leadership of the Saint-Cyr Military Academy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of France conducted a visit to the Military Academy named after Vazgen Sargsyan, under the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia.
Armen Khachatryan, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of the National Assembly, was also in attendance during the meeting, the Armenian Ministry of Defence said in a press release.
The guests had the opportunity to tour the academy premises, gaining familiarity with the facilities, available opportunities, and the curriculum. Detailed presentations were made to them regarding the structure, activities, and educational programs of the academy. Discussions were held on matters related to the interaction and cooperation between the two academies.
Furthermore, on the same day, in the presence of Armenian Deputy Minister of Defence Arman Sargsyan and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Armenia, Olivier Decotigny, a modernly equipped French classroom was inaugurated at the academy.
The symbolic act of cutting the red ribbon was performed jointly by a French cadet studying in Armenia and an Armenian cadet set to pursue studies in France, exemplifying the cooperative ties between the two academies.
12:13, 3 February 2024
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening of the rebranded and renovated Eighty Eight Hotel & Spa hotel complex. "Project Inter-Invest" LLC acquired the former "Golden Palace" Tsaghkadzor hotel complex and rebranded it, the Prime Minister's Office said.
The Prime Minister toured the hotel complex and familiarized himself with the completed works, created conditions and offered services.
The reconstructed hotel has 126 rooms of different categories. A restaurant, a bar, a gym with a swimming pool and other services operate inside the seven-story building. The hotel has a direct access to the snow slide, through which guests can slide to reach the cable car.
In addition to recreation, various corporate events can also be organized in the hotel.
15:26, 3 February 2024
"In the last 4 years, mortality from tumor diseases in Armenia decreased by 6.4 percent. However, I want us to understand that we have achieved such success as a result of the daily hard work of three important links, both separately and together, " said the director of the center.
According to Manukyan, the first factor contributing to the progress is the continuous training of oncologists. The director of the center also emphasized the role of the government, particularly the Ministry of Health.
“Since 2019, surgery and radiation treatment of malignant tumors have been carried out within the framework of the state order, and drug treatment is provided based on the principle of co-payment. Patients, knowing that the treatment is free, have started to consult oncologists more frequently when needed. In the past, a significant number of patients did not seek treatment after being diagnosed due to the lack of funds. Now, the number of such cases has sharply decreased,” he said.
According to him, such results have been influenced by the additional large sums of money provided by the state.
Director of the National Oncology Center noted that such results had been influenced by the additional large sums of money provided by the state.
Manukyan identified the third contributing factor as the increased attention of medical institutions to oncology.
17:03, 3 February 2024
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. A citizen of the Czech Republic who attempted to cross from Armenia to Azerbaijan has been detained, APA reports.
He was detained by Azerbaijani servicemen while attempting to cross from Armenia to Azerbaijan.
Investigation is underway regarding the fact.
10:06, 4 February 2024
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 4, ARMENPRESS. On the occasion of the International Day of Human Fraternity, H.E. Dr. Nariman Al-Mulla –Ambassador of the UAE to Armenia, extends heartfelt congratulations to people around the world, emphasizing that this day holds special significance as it highlights the importance of fostering unity, understanding, and collaboration among diverse communities.
“On December 21. 2020, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming February 4 as the International Day of Human Fraternity, inviting all Member States and international organizations to observe the day annually. International Day of Human Fraternity was inspired by the global reaction to the historic signing of the Document on Human Fraternity by two of the world's great religious leaders; His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Ahmed Al-Tayeb in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on February 4, 2019”, expressed the ambassador, adding that the day is an annual celebration of interreligious and intercultural dialogue, tolerance and acceptance, and compassion and solidarity; it is also a call to put these values outlined in the Document on Human Fraternity -into action, in order to build a more peaceful world.
“We believe the values of the Document on Human Fraternity are key to promoting peace on all levels: between individuals, organizations, nations, and even between humanity and the environment”,– said the ambassador, stressing that the UN-recognized International Day of Human Fraternity aims to draw public awareness to human fraternity on the anniversary of the historic signing of the Document on Human Fraternity.
The Ambassador stated that the International Day of Human Fraternity is one of the key initiatives that oversees by the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF) to embody the principles of human Fraternity and present them as vivid practical examples, clarifying that the HCHF is an independent international committee instituted to promote human fraternity values in communities around the world and to fulfill the aspirations of the Document on Human Fraternity.
“Through our mission, we envisage a world of openhearted communities where people of all walks of life live together in harmony as one human family. We believe that the values of human fraternity are universal. They have the power to create harmony among the people of the world, without requiring uniformity. We are dedicated to promoting and upholding those values across the globe. We believe that these values hold the key to creating peaceful coexistence, between individuals and nations regardless of creed, race, or religion”, mentioned H.E. Al-Mulla.
Addressing the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity’s initiatives, the Ambassador stated that in addition to the International Day of Human Fraternity initiative, other initiatives were launched by the Committee to spread the values of tolerance and human fraternity, the most prominent of which are the Abrahamic Family House and The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
“The creation of the Abrahamic Family House, an interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi, aims to be a physical manifestation of “love your neighbor” by bringing together people of different faiths to engage and learn from each other on common ground. The Abrahamic Family House is the first space in history to collectively host a church, mosque, and synagogue. While serving as a community for interreligious dialogue and exchange the Abrahamic Family House preserves the unique character of each religion – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam- with its individual places of worship”,– informed H.E. Al-Mulla․
As for the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, the ambassador said that the Award honors individuals, organizations, and other entities engaged in work that is making a profound contribution to human fraternity around the world. It is an independent global award that includes a $1 million prize and which hopes to inspire all people to work for human fraternity in their own communities.
“Through these initiatives we aspire to contribute to sustainable social harmony for all humanity by:
YEREVAN, February 2. /TASS/. Armenia considers India and France as its key partners in the defense sphere, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan said.
"In the process of the diversification of weapons purchases, we have acquired new partners and established relations with many superpowers. In particular, India and France have become our main partners in the defense sphere," he said in an interview with Armenia’s Public Television.
According to the minister, the diversification process is irreversible. He that the country’s new contracts and reforms would have a positive effect on the quality of the country’s weapons.
08:14, 2 February 2024
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 2, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has left for Almaty, Kazakhstan where he will chair the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on February 2, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a press release.