Armenian FM hails Kuwait’s support to Syrian ArmeniansMay 31, 2013 - 21:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met on May 31 with Kuwaiti National Assembly speaker Ali Al-Rashid. Minister Nalbandian stressed the importance of parliamentary cooperation as a factor contributing to the development of bilateral relations. He noted that the agreements reached during last year’s visit to Kuwait are already in the implementation phase. Kuwaiti speaker, in turn, expressed readiness to foster cooperation, noting that the opening of embassies in Yerevan and Kuwait City marked a new stage in bilateral relations. Steps aimed to strengthen political, economic and humanitarian ties were further discussed. The officials also exchanged views on the Syrian crisis, with Minister Nalbandian expressing gratitude for Kuwait’s assistance to Syrian Armenians. Top stories 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. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner 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. |