Armenia, Uruguay ink a number of cooperation dealsJuly 10, 2014 - 15:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Uruguay signed a number of agreements on cooperation in the framework of Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan’s visit to the country, ARKA reported citing the presidential press office. In particular, agreements on economic cooperation and visa-free entry for common passport holders were inked. The two governments signed signed a framework agreement. Another agreement was concluded between Armenia’s ministry of sports and youth affairs and Uruguayan ministry of tourism and sports about cooperation in sports. The two presidents discussed a wide range of issues on strengthening of inter-state links and development of cooperation. They made a joint statement after their meeting, according to the report. Sargsyan and Mujika stressed the importance of bilateral visits and regular contacts between the foreign ministries in addressing issues of mutual interest. The leaders said it was important to expand the legislation framework. Armenia’s president is in Uruguay on July 8-10 as part of his South America tour. Sargsyan was in Argentina on July 6-8 and will pay an official visit to Chile on July 10-12. 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. |