Defense Minister, Syrian envoy talk ways to support Armenian communityJuly 20, 2018 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan has discussed the possible ways of providing support to the Armenian community with Syrian ambassador to Yerevan Mohammad Ahmad Haj Ibrahim on Friday, July 20. The ambassador briefed the minister about the military and economic situation in Syria. He also thanked the Armenian side for the batch of humanitarian aid that the Defense Ministry sent to the war-torn country several days earlier. Tonoyan expressed hope that normal life will resume throughout Syria as soon as possible and added that Armenia will continue to provide aid to the Syrian people. Also, the two discussed issues concerning the Armenian community, as well as the ways for Yerevan to provide support to the Armenian community in Syria. At the end of the meeting, Tonoyan and Haj Ibrahim weighed in on security issues of regional and international importance. 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. |