Новости за 24.05.2018

In a letter to North Korean leader Trump said that “based on the tremendous anger and open hostility displayed in your most recent statement, I feel it is inappropriate, at this time, to have this long-planned meeting”.

The exchange rate for one euro was AMD 566.10 (up by AMD 0.49), that of one British pound totaled AMD 646.46 (up by AMD 2.49), and the rate of one Russian ruble made up AMD 7.86 (up by AMD 0.03) in the country.

The delegation together with the representatives of the RA NA Staff considered the possibilities and the content of providing expanded institutional support to the NA by the Korea International Cooperation Agency in conditions of rising the role of the National Assembly and the enlargement of the authorities.

The Singapore Armenian community has built a museum at its Parsonage building in Hill Street and is in the midst of constructing a community centre there. It will also continue the ongoing restoration of the Armenian Church in the same Hill Street compound.

The German chancellor, however, emphasized some EU businesses will be forced to wind down operations in Iran to avoid US sanctions. "Sanctions will likely lead some European companies to pull out of Iran," she told reporters.

Expressing gratitude for warm reception, Jean-Louis Atangana Amougou conveyed the congratulations and good wishes of the Secretary General addressed to Zohrab Mnatsakanyan on the occasion of appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Armenia’s Ambassador to Lithuania Tigran Mkrtchyan tweeted that the ratification of the Agreement, subject to endorsement by all EU members states, was adopted with 89 votes in favor and 1 abstention.

During today’s Cabinet meeting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he has proposed the President to relieve Movses Hakobyan from his position on the occasion of transition to another job.

They also discussed ways to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in the energy, aviation and defense sectors.

"Europe should fully guarantee Iran's oil sales. In case Americans can damage our oil sales … Europeans should make up for that and buy Iranian oil."

US supports Georgia’s Euro-Atlantic integration.

The two Venezuelan diplomats were declared "personae non grata" and directed to leave the US within 48 hours, according to a statement from State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert.

At the same time Artur Grigoryan noted that of course there are possible options which should be discussed.

During the House Foreign Affairs committee hearing Congressman David Cicilline asked Pompeo whether he will recognize the Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire against its Armenian citizens.