Armenian President optimistic about development of relations with LebanonDecember 9, 2011 - 15:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President is optimistic about development of relations with Beirut, with newly formed Armenia-Lebanon Association to contribute to the process. During the meeting with President Michel Sleiman, Serzh Sargsyan thanked the Lebanese leader for Armenian Genocide recognition at parliamentary level. Sargsyan specifically noted official Beirut's attitude to the Lebanon's Armenian population, allowing them to integrate into the life of the country while preserving their heritage. President Sleiman, in turn, expressed readiness to support Armenia in formation of its statehood. Discussion of the ways to extend cooperation in security, cultural and economy sectors as well as within international organizations' framework was on the presidential meeting agenda. On December 8, Mr. Sleiman arrived in Armenia on the invitation of Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan. Meetings with President Sargsyan, Armenian officials as well as Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Karekin II are on the agenda. Also, agreements to promote development of bilateral relations are to be signed during the visit. Top stories 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. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Partner news | Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. U.S. Assistant Secretary of State to travel to Armenia Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien will travel to Yerevan on June 10-12. Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life, Strong Mind IDBank and Idram summarize the results of the May program of “The Power of One Dram”. |