  Minister: Armenia ready to offer more humanitarian aid to Iran if necessary August 20, 2012 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It’s already for the fourth time in the past 15 years Armenia has extended humanitarian assistance to earthquake-wrecked Iran, RA Minister of Emergency Situations said. Armen Yeritsyan stressed offering humanitarian aid as a priority for the country’s government and Prime Minister, noting Armenian rescuers’ readiness to lend a hand to their Iranian colleagues. The total amount of humanitarian aid made up AMD 57 mln, with RA Ministry of Emergency Situations having purchased essential commodities – water, tinned food, etc. “Armenia stands ready to extend another helping hand to Iran when necessary,” Minister Yeritsyan said.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge  The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture.India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says.EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process.Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |
