Patriarch Kirill: Armenian Apostolic, Russian Orthodox Churches actively participate in Karabakh conflict settlementMarch 18, 2010 - 15:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Thursday, March 18, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill visited Yerevan State University to present his books translated into Armenian. In YSU, Kirill passed the invitation to interreligious conference in Baku to the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. According to the Patriarch, Armenian Apostolic and Russian Orthodox Churches actively participate in Karabakh conflict settlement; with Armenian and Azeri spiritual leaders having discussed the issue during several meetings. Addressing Armenian Genocide issue, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia emphasized that the counties can't be kept hostage to the past and the memory of Genocide victims must not interfere with the development of relations between the two nations. "Forgiving is always hard. Forgiving does not mean forgetting, but it opens the way forward to the future," Patriarch Kirill stressed. 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 | 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. EU calls on Azerbaijan to release all political prisoners The European Union calls on Azerbaijan to release all those imprisoned for exercising their fundamental rights. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Turkey wants deal after “positive developments” Turkey hopes “positive developments” in negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to an agreement. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. |