‘Politics’

  • PM and “Rosagromash” Delegation Discuss Farm Machinery Procurement Agenda
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation from Russian “Rosagromash” association, led by association president Konstantin Babkin. Welcoming the guests, the head of government said: “I am happy that such a representative delegation has arrived in Armenia evidencing the strategic impact of our joint efforts. I am sure that your visit will help us...
    October 10, 2011 18:08
  • President Serzh Sargsyan received the National Hero of Armenia, world-famous chansonier Charles Aznavour
    President Serzh Sargsyan received today the National Hero of Armenia, world-famous chansonier Charles Aznavour. Present at the meeting were also the impresario of Aznavour Levon Sayan, French performers Jerome Revone and Stephan Gateau. The parties talked about the recent high-level reciprocal visits of the Presidents of Armenia and France which, in their opinion, are...
    October 8, 2011 16:13
  • Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Russia Government Head Vladimir Putin On Birthday
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan addressed a message of congratulations to Head of Russian Government Vladimir Putin on birthday 59th anniversary which reads as follows “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I offer my heartfelt congratulations on your birthday anniversary. I wish you and your family peace, happiness, robust health and well-being....
    October 7, 2011 15:54
  • The President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy concluded his state visit to the Republic of Armenia
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in Armenia on a state visit, together with the world-famous chansonier Charles Aznavour participated at the official opening of the home-museum of the great singer in Yerevan. Later, at the France Square of the Armenian capital, the Presidents of Armenia and France made statements...
    October 7, 2011 15:00
  • President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
    Today, the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. Serzh Sargsyan congratulated Vladimir Putin on his 59th birthday. On this occasion, President Serzh Sargsyan sent also a congratulatory message which states: “Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, Please accept my sincere congratulations...
    October 7, 2011 13:22
  • President Serzh Sargsyan held a tête-à-tête meeting with the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan held a tête-à-tête meeting with the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in Armenia on a state visit. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia and France gave a joint press conference. Before that, President Serzh Sargsyan awarded Nicolas Sarkozy with the Order of Glory for strengthening traditionally...
    October 7, 2011 13:17
  • President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy took a walk on the Republic Square
    Tonight, President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, who is in Armenia on a state visit, took a walk on the Republic Square, watched Singing Fountains and listened to the sound record of the Armenian and French music which was played in honor of the French President, including songs by Charles Aznavour. The two Presidents were greeted...
    October 7, 2011 0:21
  • Toast by President Serzh Sargsyan at the official dinner in honor of the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy Yerevan,
    President Serzh Sargsyan hosted a state dinner in honor of the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy Tonight, President Serzh Sargsyan hosted a state dinner in honor of the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy who is in Armenia on a state visit. Esteemed Mr. President, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen: I am glad to welcome the President of the French Republic, Mr. Nicolas...
    October 7, 2011 0:15
  • Government Commission Set Up On Demise of Renowned Artist
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a message of condolences on the passing of Republic of Armenia People’s Artist Vanush Khanamiryan. “I was deeply grieved to learn of the passing of Vanush Khanamiryan, the eminent artist who was entirely devoted to choreography. Vanush Khanamiryan was one of those rare personalities whose greatness was unconditionally recognized...
    October 6, 2011 15:40
  • PM Receives Kuwaiti Finance Minister
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation headed by Kuwaiti Minister of Finance Mustafa Jassem al-Shamali. In Armenia on a 3-day official visit, the delegation is set to attend the joint session of the Armenian-Kuwaiti intergovernmental commission. Welcoming the guests, Prime Minister Sargsyan said developing all-out ties with the Arab world is a priority...
    October 5, 2011 16:40
  • President of France Nicolas Sarkozy will arrive to Armenia on a state visit
    On October 6, President of France Nicolas Sarkozy will arrive to Armenia on a two-day state visit. In the framework of the visit, the President of France will conduct meetings with the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, His Holiness Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II. He will visit the Mets Eghern Memorial and pay tribute to the memory of the victims of the Armenian...
    October 5, 2011 12:15
  • Dr. Charny Deserves Much Credit Should Israel Recognize the Armenian Genocide
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   Armenians have good reason to be offended by the Israeli government’s failure to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide. It is unconscionable that some victims of the Holocaust can be so insensitive about those who have suffered a similar fate. Israel’s callous denial has been motivated by its unethical desire...
    October 5, 2011 7:31
  • PM Welcomes Lebanon Parliament Speaker
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today Lebanon Parliament Speaker Nabih Berry who is in Armenia on official visit. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that the visit may promote development of bilateral relationship in different spheres. Tigran Sargsyan noted that Armenian-Lebanese economic ties and trade turnover, in particular, fall short...
    October 4, 2011 15:14
  • President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Unity Day of the Federal Republic of Germany
    On the occasion of Unity Day of the Federal Republic of Germany, President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to the President of the FRG Christian Wulff and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
    October 3, 2011 15:28
  • PACE fall session to begin, Armenia also to be discussed
    Fall session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) is starting on Monday in Strasbourg, France, and it will continue until October 7. The session will also discuss Armenia, and PACE Co-Rapporteurs on Armenia John Prescott and Axel Fischer will present the  report on the country’s democratic institutions. As Naira Zohrabyan, member of Armenia’s...
    October 3, 2011 15:11
  • President Serzh Sargsyan visited the Embassy of China in Yerevan on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of creation of the People’s Republic of China
    On the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of creation of the People’s Republic of China, President Serzh Sargsyan visited today the Embassy of China in Yerevan. On behalf of the people of Armenia and his own behalf he congratulated Ambassador Tian Chanchun and the staff of the Embassy on the occasion of the holiday and conveyed to them and in their person to the people...
    October 3, 2011 14:03
  • Tigran Sargsyan: “Tourism May And Must Be Diversified In Armenia”
    As part of Armenia independence 20th anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in a festive event dated to International Tourism Day, attended by representatives of tourism industry. Congratulating the guests on International Tourism Day, the Prime Minister said it to be another opportunity for looking back at the last 20 years’ developments...
    September 30, 2011 19:18
  • Azerbaijan fails to implement recommendations – EU Commissioner
    EU Commissioner for Human Rights Thomas Hammarberg issued a report on human rights in Azerbaijan. “Freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly have encountered serious setbacks in Azerbaijan. Urgent measures must be taken to uphold these fundamental human rights,” the report says. One year after the publication of the report, the Commissioner regrets...
    September 30, 2011 16:46