 Armenia leader sends condolences to family of George H.W. Bush December 4, 2018 - 16:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Armen Sarkissian has sent a letter of condolences to the family of former U.S. President George H.W. Bush over his death on November 30. “One cannot but appreciate his great contribution to the establishment of mutual understanding and dialogue between peoples,” Sarkissian said. “He went to great lengths to make our troubled world a better and safer environment, while his wisdom and political courage helped him achieve success in this regard.” “I have bright memories of our personal meetings in Texas, London and elsewhere,” Sarkissian said adding that Armenians too remember the 41st President of the United States. Bush died at age 94 in Houston.   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 |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. |
