  Simonyan, Papuashvili discuss cooperation in Istanbul April 17, 2026 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian National Assembly Speaker Alen Simonyan, during a meeting in Istanbul with Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili on the sidelines of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), discussed a wide range of issues related to interparliamentary cooperation. The sides also touched upon regional developments as well as other topics of bilateral interest. Earlier, Simonian also met with Speaker of Azerbaijan’s parliament Sahiba Gafarova. During that meeting, the sides positively noted recent developments in the normalization process between the two countries, including steps aimed at strengthening peace and stability, as well as establishing and expanding trade ties.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
