New Finnish envoy presents credentials to Armenian PresidentMay 7, 2013 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed Finnish ambassador to Armenia Christer Michelsson (residence in Helsinki) presented his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. President Sargsyan congratulated the envoy on the appointment, voicing hope that he will contribute to the strengthening of Armenian-Finnish relations. Trade and economic relations, prospects for the development of cooperation in the fields of education and culture were further discussed, with ambassador Michelsson briefing President Sargsyan on the economic priorities of his country. The two men further dwelt on regional issues and Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, presidential press service reported. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. Prosecutors to appeal Armenia ex-President’s acquittal Sargsyan was acquitted on Friday, May 31 more than four years after going on trial on corruption charges. |