Putin congratulates Pashinyan on becoming Armenian PM![]() January 14, 2019 - 16:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, January 14 sent a telegram to Nikol Pashinyan to congratulate him on his appointment as Prime Minister of Armenia. According to the Kremlin's website, the Russian leader expressed hope that dialogue between Russia and Armenia would strengthen the allied interaction. Putin said relations with Armenia are based on traditions of friendship and mutual respect, with both countries having gained considerable experience in fruitful cooperation in various fields. As reported earlier, President Armen Sarkissian on Monday appointed Pashinyan in the post of the Armenian Prime Minister. ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |