King of Jordan to arrive in Moscow to discuss Middle East

BEIRUT, MARCH 10, ARMENPRESS. King Abdullah II of Jordan will discuss prospects for convening an international Middle East conference within the framework of a working visit to Moscow on March 10-11, 2010. The Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh said that Russia played a vital role in achieving durable and comprehensive peace in the region. He noted that the King of Jordan sought to maintain permanent high-level dialogue with Russia, Armenpress reports citing Itar-Tass.

At the moment, the rulers in Amman deem it necessary to give additional impetus to international efforts with an aim to reach the settlement of the Palestinian problem on the basis of co-existence of the two states.

The forthcoming talks will focus on bilateral relations, including cooperation in trade and economic spheres as well as military-technological cooperation.

Jordanian business circles are interested in expanding mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia. The secretary general of the Jordanian Chamber of Commerce said. He added that the Jordanian-Russian relations had good potential and legal basis for further development.

Patriarch of Moscow and all Russio Kirill I to pay an official visit to Armenia

ETCHMIADZIN, MARCH 12, ARMENPRESS: Patriarch of Moscow and all Russio Kirill I will pay an official visit to Armenia March 16-18 at the invitation of Catholicos of All-Armenians Karekin II. Press service of the Mother See told Armenpress that the welcoming ceremony of Patriarch Kirill I will take place on March 16 in the Cathedral of St. Etchmiadzin.

A gratification prayer will be performed on March 17 in the cathedral of St. Grigor Lusavorich, at the end of which the Catholicos of all-Armenians and the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russio will give their blessing to the pious people.

NA Chairman Hovik Abrahamyan receives Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

YEREVAN, MARCH 12, ARMENPRESS: RA National Assembly Chiarman Hovik Abrahamyan today received Donald Tusk, prime minister of the republic of Poland. He welcomed the top guest and mentioned that the Armenian- Polish relations are on a high level and that during his tenure as the chairman he will endeavor to promote developing the relations between the two states.

An official from the press and information department of RA Foreign Affairs Ministry told Armenpress that the visit of the Polish Prime Minister proves that the Polish side is willing to develop the relations as well.

Donald Tusk said the two sides have a great potential for joint activities and cooperation. He emphasized Armenia’s role in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) project and said Armenia is considered to be a reliable partner. Hovik Abrahamyan mentioned that Armenia is interested in EaP and said that realization of the project is important as well. He also emphasized the importance of the assistance of Poland in the process of Armenia’s integration into ‘European family’.

National Assembly Chiarman touched upon the protocols on the Armenian-Turkish relations normalization and said that the Armenian National Assembly will ratify the protocols after the ratification of the Turkish Parliament.

Issues on global crisis were also touched upon. Donald Tusk represented the practice of Poland in overcoming the consequences of the crisis and the positive indices of Poland’s economy.