• The RPA has sufficient intellectual and human potential to ensure prosperous and dignified life for citizens: Statement by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan at RPA economic forum
    Dear colleagues and conference participants. Developing and conducting the first economic conference, Republican Party of Armenia, seeks to brief party members, colleagues and society on the country’s economic situation, which is first of all the Party’s responsibility by virtue of the votes received from the citizens of the Republic of Armenia. Armenia’s economic...
    October 30, 2011 14:28
  • Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward NALBANDIAN Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
    Madame la Présidente, Madame la Directrice General Excellences, Mesdames et Messieurs,   Tout d’abord, je voudrais féliciter cordialement Madame Katalin Bogyay pour l’élection en tant que Présidente de l’Assemblée générale de l’UNESCO et souhaiter plein succès dans l’exercice de ses fonctions.   Je remercie également le Président...
    October 30, 2011 8:54
  • Meeting With Russia Public Chamber Members
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of Russia’s Public Chamber, led by Deputy Secretary of the Public Chamber Mikhail Ostrovsky. The delegation is in Armenia at the invitation of the Public Council of Armenia. Welcoming the guests on behalf of the Armenian government, Tigran Sargsyan noted in part: “We are happy that productive relations are maintained...
    October 28, 2011 18:40
  • PM Prompts Agency Heads To Discuss Topical Issues With Environmentalists
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the National Sustainable Development Council met in the Office of Government. The participants discussed and approved a package of proposals to be submitted by the Republic of Armenia at the 2012 United Nations’ Rio +20 World Summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro next year. The proposals are drafted by the joint task force of...
    October 28, 2011 16:32
  • PM Receives Konstantin Biryulin
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Director of RF Federal Service of Military-Technical Cooperation, Co-Chair of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical cooperation Konstantin Biryulin. Pleased with current status of Armenia-Russia military-technical cooperation, the head of government said it is instrumental in the enhancement...
    October 28, 2011 13:33
  • CIS Railways Transport Council 55th Sitting Kicks Off In Yerevan
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the 55th two-day sitting of CIS Railways Transport Council at the Government’s Reception House. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister said railway transport problems are the center of his government’s attention. “The railway project to bridge the country’s south with other destinations is a government priority and...
    October 28, 2011 13:26
  • NORAYR KASPER, CSC, WINS THE GOLDEN ORANGE AWARD FOR BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR THE FEATURE FILM ZENNE DANCER AT THE ANTALYA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
    ZENNE DANCER, a groundbreaking Turkish indie feature film, won five awards at the largest film festival in Turkey. Norayr Kasper, a Canadian cinematographer of Armenian descent, was awarded Best Cinematography. The film also received the Best Film Award by the Turkish Cinema Critics Guild, Best First Film, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Supporting Actor. ZENNE DANCER...
    October 28, 2011 12:12
  • Mayor of Armenian capital dismissed after getting job offer from Moscow?
    YEREVAN. – Rumors on Yerevan city Mayor Karen Karapetyan’s dismissal are, so to say, confirming. According to Armenian News-NEWS.am sources, Karapetyan has resigned and will leave for Moscow in the near future. He was offered an attractive job in Gasprom Russian Company. Before Karapetyan became Yerevan city Mayor, he was the director of ArmRusGasProm and has close...
    October 27, 2011 22:35
  • ACNIS Explores Limits and Opportunities of Political Forces and Society
    In light of most recent domestic political developments in Armenia, the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today convened a policy roundtable to look at the extent of opportunities of political forces and civil society. The meeting brought together representatives from international organizations and the diplomatic community in Yerevan, leading...
    October 27, 2011 14:38
  • Rural Population Gets Privilege In Handling Wildlife Resources
    A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. As suggested by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the meeting held a minute’s silence to pay homage to the memory of those statesmen killed by terrorists this day twelve years ago (The Prime Minister’s remarks are posted separately). The government decided to provide the settlers of forest-close...
    October 27, 2011 14:14
  • Tear down barriers to put women and men on equal footing, agency head says
    In five days, world population is projected to reach 7 billion. How we respond now will determine whether we have a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future or one that is marked by inequalities, environmental decline and economic setbacks, according to The State of World Population 2011 report, published today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. “With planning...
    October 26, 2011 18:09
  • In Moscow Serzh Sargsyan met with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
    In the evening of October 25, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Noting, that a meeting with the Chairman of the RF Government in the framework of his state visit provides a good opportunity to discuss prospects of the Armenian-Russian relations, President Serzh Sargsyan noted with satisfaction that...
    October 26, 2011 11:11
  • The Unmasking of Namik Tan, Turkey’s Ambassador to the U. S.
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   I received a revealing message last week from Benjamin Yafet, a Turkish Jew who had immigrated to the United States in 1976. He is a retired professor and high tech entrepreneur in Arizona.   Prof. Yafet disclosed that in recent years he has been transformed from a staunch supporter of Turkey to an anti-Turkish...
    October 26, 2011 0:56
  • “UN for You” Week in Armenia: 66th Anniversary of UN
    The United Nations in Armenia together with its partners – government officials, representatives of the diplomatic community, international organizations, civil society, and media celebrates the UN Day and marks the 66th anniversary of the organization through the UN Week (20-27 October).   The UN Week was inaugurated on October 20 by a photo exhibition by renowned...
    October 25, 2011 15:49
  • President of the RF Dmitry Medvedev hosted a state dinner in honor of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan
    Today, the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev and Mrs. Svetlana Medvedeva gave a state dinner in honor of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan, who are in the Russian Federation on a state visit. President Sargsyan once again expressed thanks for a warm welcome and cordial reception and noted with satisfaction that the visit has...
    October 25, 2011 8:09
  • Team of General Prosecutor’s Office Wins Prime Minister’s Cup – 2011
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the final match of Republic of Armenia Prime Minister’s Cup – 2011 football tournament at the Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan which opposed the teams of General Prosecutor’s Office and Ministry of Education and Science. The team of the Office of General Prosecutor won the final game by 1 to 0. The winner of the...
    October 25, 2011 0:10
  • President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Russian Federation on a state visit, visited the Embassy of Armenia in Russia
    Tonight, President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Russian Federation on a state visit, visited the Embassy of Armenia in Russia where an award ceremony took place. A group of people, who have made considerable contribution to the development and strengthening of relations between Armenia and Russia were bestowed high RA state awards. The President congratulated and expressed...
    October 24, 2011 23:55
  • Armen Yeghiazaryan as Acting Director of National Center for Legislation Regulation PIO State Enterprise by the Government Staff of the Republic of Armenia
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan signed a decree to appoint Armen Yeghiazaryan as Acting Director of National Center for Legislation Regulation PIO State Enterprise by the Government Staff of the Republic of Armenia.
    October 24, 2011 17:57