  Govt. suggests convening parliament sitting for Russian gas discussion December 19, 2013 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The government of Armenia suggested convening a special parliamentary sitting December 20. The sitting agenda will include a number of bills and international treaties; specifically, the Armenian-Russian agreement for supply of gas, oil products, and unrefined diamonds, as well as sale of the 20% ArmRosGazprom shares to Russia. Among issues to be discussed are objections of the Armenian President over the bill on introduction of amendments to the laws on state duties, budget system and motor transport.  Top stories As a result of floods in Armenia’s northern Lori and Tavush provinces, 17 bridges, including five large ones, have collapsed. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone  The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran.Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities.Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government.Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |
