| 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.
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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.
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