Armenia to open embassy in IndonesiaAugust 9, 2012 - 14:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On August 8, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with his Indonesian counterpart Marty Natalegawa. Minister Natalegawa stressed the vast potential for development of Armenian-Indonesian relations, noting Indonesia’s readiness to give new impetus to the bilateral ties. Minister Nalbandian, in turn, underscored the importance of the agreement reached on development and deepening of multifaceted cooperation with Indonesia. “Three months ago we agreed to take action on deepening and development of bilateral cooperation. We stand ready to open Armenian embassy in Indonesia in the near future to further the ties between the two countries,” he said. The Indonesian official, in turn, stressed his country’s readiness to contribute to the diplomatic outpost’s operation. The parties further reached agreement to intensify political dialogue between the two countries, strengthen cooperation in the framework of international organizations and establish legal framework, as well as take steps aimed at development of trade-economic and scientific-technical cooperation. They discussed a number of regional and international issues, with Armenian minister presenting RA foreign policy priorities, the steps Yerevan takes to establish peace and cooperation in the South Caucasus, as well as the latest developments in Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. The two ministers further signed an intergovernmental agreement on “Armenia-Indonesian economic, scientific and technical cooperation.” Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |