Armenian FM, Hong Kong leadership discuss economic issuesFebruary 27, 2012 - 20:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - As a part of the tour over Asian countries Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian paid a visit to Hong Kong. Minister Nalbandian met with President of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council. Armenian FM focused on economic issues, noting Armenian authorities’ wish to establish a consulate in Hong Kong. Minister Nalbandian further met with Ambrose Lee Siu-kwong, Secretary for Security of Hong Kong and discussed possible visa facilitation with him. Meeting with several entrepreneurs and presenting implementation of agreements reached at the end of 2011 was also on Minister Nalbandian’s visit agenda. FM departed for Singapore later, Armenian MFA reported. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |