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Armenian architects waiting for invitation from Turkey for Ani’s restoration27.03.2012

Armenian architects waiting for invitation from Turkey for Ani’s restoration

 Restoration works are expected to launch in the ancient capital of Armenia Ani in spring. The Armenian architects are ready to participate in the restoration of the town in case the Turkish side implements the ICOMOS resolution one of the important provisions of which intends engagement of Armenian specialists in the restoration and fortification works in Ani. "We are following the developments and the launch of the restoration works in Ani. They will start immediately after... more →

Sherman Presses USAID to Target US Assistance to Javakhk27.03.2012

Sherman Presses USAID to Target US Assistance to Javakhk

 Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) emphasized the importance of expanding U.S. assistance to the Republic of Georgia’s Armenian-populated region of Samtskhe-Javakheti (Javakhk) during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing with US Agency for International Development Administrator Rajiv Shah on the Agency’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget, reports Armenpress citing the Armenian National Committee of America. In his question to USAID Director Shah, Rep. Sherman outlined the difficult... more →

Hrayr Tovmasyan receives delegation of OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission27.03.2012

Hrayr Tovmasyan receives delegation of OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission

 On 26 March Justice Minister of Armenia Hrayr Tovmasyan received Radmila Šekerinska, OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission (EOM), and 2 delegation members. The guests were interested in the role of the Justice Ministry of Armenia in electoral processes, as well as in issues concerning the procedure of elections and the legislation. As an official from the Justice Ministry told Armenpress, Minister Tovmasyan clarified that the department he heads does not deal with electoral... more →

Military parade to be held in Nagorno-Karabakh capital on May 927.03.2012

Military parade to be held in Nagorno-Karabakh capital on May 9

 A military parade marking the 20th anniversary of liberation of Shuhsi and formation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army is to take place in Stepanakert, capital of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), on May 9. “We are going to hold a grand military parade, with the participation of the Defense Army and different military equipment,” Senor Hasratyan, Head of the Information Department, NKR Defense Army, told Tert.am. The Public Relations Department, Ministry of... more →

Russian FM to depart for Baku from Yerevan26.03.2012

Russian FM to depart for Baku from Yerevan

Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov will arrive in Armenia April 2 and then depart for Baku. Citing Azerbaijani sources, Armenpress reports that Lavrov''s visit to Azerbaijan is expected on April 3. In Baku Russian minister will meet with Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov. The main topics of negotiations will be Karabakh conflict, Russia''s activities within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. Diplomatic sources of... more →

“From promises to actions”: Summit in Seoul highlights necessity of joint fighting against nuclear terrorism26.03.2012

“From promises to actions”: Summit in Seoul highlights necessity of joint fighting against nuclear terrorism

The heads of states and international organizations that gathered in Seoul to participate in the nuclear security summit discussed March 26 at a working dinner the progress registered after the 2010 Washington Summit, press service of the summit said. The importance of the summit on nuclear issues has been highlighted in respect of coordination of steps, uniting efforts in fighting against nuclear terrorism. "From promises to actions: during the past two years a noticeable work has... more →