Belarusian President arriving in Armenia todayMarch 11, 2009 - 14:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Alexander Lukashenko will arrive in Yerevan today on the invitation of Armenian President. The main focus areas at presidential discussions will be cooperation development, expanding of trade and economic relations, interaction in international structures from a united position. The parties will also touch upon the issues of economic survival in world financial crisis situation. Alexander Lukashenko is planning a meeting with the representatives of business circles in Armenia, RA president press service reported. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |