‘Politics’

  • The Construction of the North-South Road will Allow the Citizens to Reach Batumi in a More Rapid and Convenient Way
    After the sitting of the Armenian-Georgian intergovernmental commission, Prime Ministers Tigran Sargsyan and Nika Gilauri signed the protocol on the results of the 9th sitting of the commission. Afterwards, the heads of the governments held a joint press conference, the transcript of which is presented in its entirety. Prime Minister of Georgia Nika Gilauri: Once again,...
    November 19, 2011 17:10
  • Delegation Led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Headed to Georgia for a Two-Day Working Visit
    On November 18, the government delegation led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be leaving for Georgia for a two-day working visit to participate in the 9th sitting of the Armenian-Georgian intergovernmental commission held in Batumi. During his stay, Tigran Sargsyan will meet with the Prime Minister of Georgia Nika Gilauri. The sitting of the intergovernmental commission...
    November 18, 2011 11:44
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton, who has arrived to Armenia in the framework of a regional visit. The President of Armenia welcomed Catherine Ashton and noted that Armenia attaches importance to the strengthening and consistent deepening of the relations with the European Union....
    November 17, 2011 1:30
  • ACNIS School Examines Civic Initiatives in Armenia
    Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today held a regular session of the youth school program. The guest speaker was Arpine Galfayan, President of the Institute for Democracy and Human Rights (IDHR) NGO, who made a presentation on the activities carried out by civic initiatives in Armenia.   Reminder: ACNIS youth school program,...
    November 11, 2011 19:23
  • Cabinet Discussed Issues Related to the Armenian-Vietnamese Relations
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Received the Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Fam Suan Shon. The Prime Minister congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed hope that his activities will give new power to strengthening the Armenian-Vietnamese relations. The sides stressed the importance of...
    November 11, 2011 18:24
  • Bako Sahakyan visited Parliament (Bundestag) of the Federative Republic of Germany
    On 8 November President of he Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited Parliament (Bundestag) of the Federative Republic of Germany where he met a group of deputies and experts. Issues related to bilateral relations, Azerbaijani-Karabagh conflict settlement process and regional trends were discussed during the meeting. The interest to deepen cooperation and peaceful settlement...
    November 9, 2011 10:45
  • Genocide Denier Condoleezza Rice Unworthy to Teach at Stanford
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   In her newly published 750-page book, “A Memoir of My Years in Washington: No Higher Honor,” former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice proudly describes her efforts to defeat Armenian Genocide resolutions on two separate occasions. With great relish, she brags about her success in undermining...
    November 9, 2011 8:48
  • Azerbaijan Wins Security Council Seat, While Armenians Remain Idle
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   Pres. Aliyev was celebrating last week his country’s historic victory at the United Nations. With an overwhelming number of votes, Azerbaijan was elected for the first time to the prestigious UN Security Council for a two-year term.   This column shall address three questions: 1) how did Azerbaijan...
    November 7, 2011 13:53
  • (Հայերեն) ԱՄՆ ՄԶԳ Հայաստանյան գրասենյակի տնօրեն Ջաթինդեր Չիմայի ուղերձը.Տոնում ենք ընդհանուր արժեքները
    USAID: Celebrating Our Shared Values November 3rdmarks the 50th anniversary of U.S. President John F. Kennedy’screation of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  Whether it is vaccinating children against preventable diseases, helping businesses grow and increase employment, or responding to disasters, USAID has been a quiet force for progress...
    November 3, 2011 17:38
  • Armenian Parliament Speaker may resign
    YEREVAN.- Armenian Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan will resign, spokesperson for the ruling Republican Party Eduard Sharmazaov told Armenian News-NEWS.am. He said that on Tuesday the meeting of executive body of Republican Party took place. Leader of the ruling party President  Serzh Sargsyan put forward candidacy of Abrahamyan for the post of head of campaign office...
    November 2, 2011 0:27
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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