Armenia, Vatican seal memorandum on cultural cooperationOctober 12, 2021 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A memorandum of understanding on cooperation in culture has been signed between Armenia and the Vatican, according to a statement from President Armen Sarkissian's office. Sarkissian, who is currently in Italy on a state trip, on Tuesday, October 12 visited the Pontifical Council for Culture of the Holy See and met with the its Chairman, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi. Issues related to the cooperation between the Holy See and Armenia and the development of inter-church relations were on the table. The President stressed that there is a great potential for deepening cooperation between the Holy See and Armenia in the spheres of preservation of cultural, educational and historical heritage. They both agreed that the memorandum will provide an opportunity to conduct joint research on issues of historical and cultural significance. Sarkissian earlier met with Pope Francis, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, President of the Senate Maria Elisabetta Casellati and other top officials. 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. |