Syrian Armenians’ problems key issue on govt.’s agenda – PMNovember 2, 2012 - 21:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in Etchmiadzin-hosted Church Council sitting, led by the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. At the sitting, the Prime Minister briefed those present about the stance of Armenian government on a number of issues. “The problems of Syrian Armenians are in the focus of government’s attention. With several thousand Armenian families having arrived from Syria, we have to do our best to help them start a new life in their native land,” the official said. The Prime Minister further dwelled on construction of churches as another issue on government’s agenda, noting that resolutions to be taken during the sitting will promote strengthening of Armenian Catholic Church. 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 | Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 |