‘Politics’

  • “Armenia – Your Partner 2011” Trade Fair Kicks Off In Yerevan
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of “Armenia –You Partner 2011” international trade fair at the Sports and Concert Complex after Karen Demirchyan. The exposition will be effective till October 2, 2011. Some 200 Armenian and foreign organizations engaged in healthcare, agriculture, tourism, insurance, industry, innovations and information technologies,...
    September 30, 2011 15:10
  • US embassy calls on American citizens to avoid places of opposition rally
    YEREVAN.- U.S. Embassy in Armenia called on American citizens to exercise caution and avoid the downtown area during the rally and march of the opposition’s rally scheduled for Friday in Yerevan. “We remind U. S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence without warning. You should avoid the...
    September 29, 2011 22:33
  • In Warsaw President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
    Today, in Warsaw President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier (France), Robert Bradtke (US), Igor Popov (Russia) and Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk. Discussed were issues related to the current stage of the NK peace process. The parties spoke also about the details of the upcoming visit...
    September 29, 2011 21:26
  • President Serzh Sargsyan met with President Nicolas Sarkozy
    In the framework of his official visit to France, today President Serzh Sargsyan met with President Nicolas Sarkozy. At the meeting, which took place after the official welcoming ceremony, the Presidents of the two countries discussed the process and prospects of development of the multifaceted Armenian-French relations.  Welcoming the President of Armenia, the President...
    September 28, 2011 21:50
  • Office Director Justin Friedman to Travel to the Caucasus
    Justin Friedman, the Director of the Office of Caucasus Affairs and Regional Conflicts in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, will travel to Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia from September 28 until October 8.  He plans to hold meetings with government officials and civil society leaders to discuss bilateral issues, as well as issues...
    September 28, 2011 18:50
  • Government Staff Awarded Information Freedom Center’s Appreciation Letter For Shaping And Boosting Transparency Traditions
    On International Information Freedom Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the Golden Key and Rusty Padlock annual award-giving ceremony as hosted by Information Freedom Center Armenia, dated to the Center’s 10th anniversary. Congratulating the audience on International Information Freedom Day, the Prime Minister said that information availability is kept in focus...
    September 28, 2011 17:16
  • Speech by Serzh Sargsyan, the President of the Republic of Armenia in the 66th session of the General Assembly
    Mister President, Mister Secretary-General, Ladies and Gentlemen, Firstly, I would like to thank and wish much success to Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz al Nasser, the President of the 66th session of the UN General Assembly, and thank Mr. Deiss of Switzerland for his leadership during the 65th session. I would also like to take this opportunity to once again congratulate the UN...
    September 24, 2011 0:15
  • PM Meets With EPP President
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met yesterday with EPP President Wilfried Martens. The meeting was attended by RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan and Armenian Ambassador to Romania Hamlet Gasparyan. Discussed was the possibility for the Republican Party of Armenia to get an observer’s status with the European People’s Party and other issues of mutual...
    September 23, 2011 17:54
  • Armenian Prime Minister Meets Romanian Counterpart
    On September 22, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc. Armenian Education and Science Minister Armen Ashotyan and Ambassador to Romania Hamlet Gasparyan were in ayyendance. Welcoming Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Emil Boc first congratulated his Armenian counterpart on Armenia’s independence 20th anniversary noting that the meeting...
    September 23, 2011 17:52
  • We Cannot Achieve Conception Of Justice Unless We Refresh Our Ideals
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan who is in Bucharest to participate in the expanded session of the European People’s Party (EPP) and in the proceedings of EPP Summer University and the European Ideas Network, delivered a speech at the “Black Sea Region: Formation of European Influence” first plenary session of the conference. Tigran Sargsyan referred to the challenges...
    September 23, 2011 17:39
  • PM Visits Armenian Center In Bucharest
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s visit to Romania started with a visit to the Armenian Center in Bucharest. The head of government was welcomed by Head of Romania Diocese, Very Reverend Tatev Archimandrite Hacobyan, Vice President of Romanian-Armenians’ Union, head of parliamentary ethnic minority group Varuzhan Pambukchyan, other community executives, scholars, businessmen...
    September 23, 2011 16:47
  • Vladimir Putin Congratulates Tigran Sargsyan On Armenia Independence Day
    RF Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressed a congratulatory message to Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan on the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. The message reads as follows: “Dear Tigran Sargsyan, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the 20th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia. Propped up by a centuries-long friendship...
    September 21, 2011 9:29
  • A Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led delegation will pay a working visit to Bucharest on September 22
    The head of government will participate in “Right Center-oriented Response to Economic and Social Crisis: Program for Europe” expanded session of the European People’s Party (EPP). He will deliver opening remarks, followed by a statement due at the first season of “Black Sea Region: Growth of European Influence” conference. The Prime Minister will meet with President...
    September 20, 2011 19:03
  • PM Receives Mark Horton
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by Head of IMF Armenia Mission Mark Horton. In attendance was IMF Resident Representative in Armenia Guillermo Tolosa. Discussed were the main directions of Armenia’s economic policy and the development outlook. Mark Horton described the pace of Extended Funding and Extended Lending 3-year program and the...
    September 20, 2011 17:31
  • Մեկնարկել է վարչապետ Տիգրան Սարգսյանի գլխավորած պատվիրակության աշխատանքային այցը Բրյուսել
    The Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led delegation’s visit to Brussels has kicked off. First Tigran Sargsyan met with Mayor of Liege Willy Demeyer at his residence in Brussels. The Mayor of Liege briefed the Premier on his town development policy and asked for Armenia’s support in holding the International EXPO 2017 in Liege. The Mayor said the development tempo of...
    September 19, 2011 22:22
  • Prime Minister Welcomes China Economic and Social Council Vice-Chairman
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation headed by China Economic and Social Council Vice-Chairman Wang Gang. Welcoming the top-ranking guest to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister said Armenia-Chinese relations have been on the upgrade recently. “We are taking an active share in the forums hosted by the Chinese side. Effective activities are carried...
    September 18, 2011 13:02
  • Book on Armenia-Turkey Protocols Warns Arabs not to Trust Turkish Friendship
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher of The California Courier     I was privileged to attend a special program in Beirut last Friday, sponsored by the Armenian National Committee of Lebanon, dedicated to the publication of my new book in Arabic: “Armenia-Turkey Protocols: Truth or Deception?” The book is the compilation of 43 columns I had written in The California...
    September 14, 2011 1:15