Новости за 29.05.2018

His remark came in response to comment on Ukrainian decision to withdraw from CIS.

The exchange rate for one euro was AMD 557.50 (down by AMD 7.86), that of one British pound totaled AMD 640.24 (down by AMD 4.39), and the rate of one Russian ruble made up AMD 7.70 (down by AMD 0.11) in the country.

Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment, Minister Mnatsakanyan expressed hope that Ambassador Yamada will contribute with his activities to the development of Armenian-Japanese relations.

In a press briefing, Georgia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Davit Dondua said that by recognizing Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent, ‘Assad’s regime supported the military aggression of the Russian Federation against Georgia, illegal occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and years long ethnic cleansing’.

The man's motive is not yet clear but the incident is being treated as terrorism.

Syria and Abkhazia also agreed on mutual recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations.

The draft agreement has been approved by the March 2, 2018 decision of the CIS Economic Council.

The PM attached importance to the increase of state revenues and stated that tangible and noticeable changes are needed in Armenia.

Sargsyan reminded that the EEU is currently negotiating on creating free trade zones with Israel, Singapore, India, Egypt and Serbia.

"A barrage of 25 mortar shells were launched toward several sites in Israeli territory. Most of the launches were intercepted by the IDF’s (Israel Defense Forces) Iron Dome aerial defense system," the military said in a statement.

St. Gayane lived during the period of the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletianus (284-305 years) who subjected Christians to persecutions. She was one of the 37 nuns who left Rome for Armenia, Qahana.am writes.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Lavrov said the withdrawal of non-Syrian forces from the "de-escalation area" should be done on a "mutual basis" as part of a "two-way street".

I extend the Armenian Parliament’s and my congratulations to you on the International Day of Peacekeepers and wish you safe service and good return.