Armenia, Iran sign document to build Park of PeaceJuly 17, 2012 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 17, Armenian Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunyan and Mohammad-Javad Mohammadizadeh, Vice President and Head of Environmental Protection Organization of Iran signed a Protocol based on results of Armenia-Iran expert group’s work. The Protocol envisages construction of an international park of wild nature at Iran-Armenia border territory, proper use of Araks River waters, and mutual cooperation in scientific, technical, and educational sectors. In conclusion, the Iranian official expressed hope for the Park of Peace and Friendship to be included in the list of UNESCO-registered sites. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |