Armenia, Uzbekistan to intensify economic relationsApril 5, 2013 - 19:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 5, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian attended Tashkent-hosted CIS ministers’ council meeting. Minister Nalbandian held a separate meeting with his Uzbekistani counterpart Abdulaziz Komilov, with discussion of the current stage of the cooperation on the agenda. An agreement was reached to take relevant steps to activate the trade and economic relations, expand the legal framework, foster cooperation in the international organizations and develop cultural contacts. Minister Nalbandian further met with Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Erlan Abdyldaev , with development of bilateral relations and the schedule of CSTO meetings discussed. Upon completion of the meeting, Minister Nalbandian invited his Kyrgyz counterpart to Armenia. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |