RUSSIAN FIRST LADY ARRIVED IN YEREVANApril 26, 2002 - 23:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian First Lady Lyudmila Putina arrived in Yerevan today on Armenian First Lady Bella Kocharian's invitation. As reported by «Arminfo» agency, she will visit the Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University in Yerevan, will participate in the ceremonial measures devoted to the closing of the international Olympiad on the Russian language. Besides, Lyudmila Putina will visit the Holy Echmiadzin, will meet with Catholicos of all Armenians Garegin II, and will familiarize herself with the historical and cultural complexes of Armenia. 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. |