‘Politics’

  • PM Welcomes Lithuanian Minister of Education and Science
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Lithuanian Minister of Education and Science Gintaras Steponavichius. Greeting the guests, the head of government stressed the importance of “Higher Education Financing” international two-day conference which provides a forum for exchange of views on higher education quality, financing mechanisms, ways of...
    September 9, 2011 9:28
  • WikiLeaks on Armenian Speaker’s attitude towards PM
    WikiLeaks website issued a cable classified by deputy head of U.S. diplomatic mission in Armenia Joseph Pennington after meeting with Armenian Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan. During the meeting the sides discussed the issues related to Armenia’s foreign policy and domestic reforms. Speaking of corruption, Abrahamyan said Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan “gives a...
    September 5, 2011 18:06
  • The Prime Minister Congratulated the Staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on the 20th Anniversary of the System and the Professional Day
    Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the solemn meeting marking the 20th anniversary of the formation of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The Prime Minister congratulated the staff of the Ministry on behalf of the Government and stressed out the importance of the role of the emergency system, which is due to a number of factors. In particular, the...
    September 3, 2011 16:39
  • In Dushanbe President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the 20th anniversary summit of CIS
    Today, in Dushanbe President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The two Presidents hailed relations between the two countries and cooperation in different areas. At the meeting discussed were issues pertinent to the deepening of bilateral, as well as multilateral relations in the framework of international organizations, including the CIS. After...
    September 3, 2011 14:15
  • In Stepanakert, Serzh Sargsyan paid tribute to the memory of those who fell in struggle for Artsakh’s independence
    In the capital of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh Stepanakert, President Serzh Sargsyan along with the President of the NKR Bako Sahakian, former Presidents of the NKR Robert Kocharian and Arkadi Ghukassian, Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Garegin II, guests, who have arrived to Karabakh to participate at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of...
    September 2, 2011 13:31
  • On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Artsakh’s independence, President Serzh Sargsyan gave a congratulatory speech.
    Serzh Sargsyan in Stepanakert participated at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh Today, President Serzh Sargsyan, who has arrived at Stepanakert to participate at the festive events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, took part in the official...
    September 1, 2011 21:00
  • Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge
    Dear schoolchildren, teachers and parents, Dear students and lecturers, I congratulate you on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge. Knowledge embodies the experience of our nation and the entire humankind, which every generation should pass on to the next. It must be passed on unadulterated, comprehensive and enriched. Nations preserve their national identity and the...
    September 1, 2011 11:00
  • Solemn events in the village of Mets Shen
    On 31 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Mets Shen in the Martakert region and partook at a number of solemn events. The Head of the State was present at the opening of the reconstructed school, newly-built church, house of celebrations, village administration building and macaroni production enterprise. The President qualified...
    September 1, 2011 10:35
  • The Head of the Government visited the regions of Lori and Gegharkunik
    Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the regions of Lori and Gegharkunik. At the beginning of the new academic year, the Prime Minister was present at the opening ceremony of secondary school No. 22 named after Stepan Zoryan in Vanadzor, which was rebuilt within the framework of “School construction” projects of “Lindsay” foundation. The number of student...
    August 31, 2011 16:54
  • The Prime Minister Met the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Baader Bank AG
    Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a meeting with Uto Baader, the founder and chairman of the board of directors of Baader Bank AG. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said, “We try to promote the cooperation between local and foreign financial institutions and we hope that your visit will help to strengthen ties with the financial system of Germany. We also...
    August 28, 2011 12:38
  • Turkey nullified Armenian-Turkish normalization process
    http://ankakh.com/ankakh/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/71663.jpgANKARA. – Turkey’s parliament recognized the protocols signed by Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Turkey, Edward Nalbandian and Ahmet Davutoglu, in Zurich in October 10, 2009 as expired, reports Turkish Merhaba Gazetesi. According to domestic statute of the Turkish parliament, bills not finally adopted during...
    August 23, 2011 8:57
  • PM Receives Lebanese Ambassador
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today outgoing Lebanese Ambassador to Armenia Jebrail Jeara. Greeting the Ambassador, the Prime Minister expressed high appreciation of the current level of Armenian-Lebanese relationship. Tigran Sargsyan appreciated the diplomat’s contribution to the development and strengthening of bilateral relations. The head of government...
    August 5, 2011 13:36
  • Prime Minister Wraps Up Working Visit To NKR
    Accompanied by Armenian and NKR Defense Ministers and the members of his delegation, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the frontier posts of Artsakh Defense Army. The head of government talked to servicemen getting acquainted with service conditions. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan handed out commemorative watches to those servicemen distinguished with high responsibility,...
    August 2, 2011 16:41
  • PM Meets With NKR President Bako Sahakyan
    Off to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic on a working visit, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan in Stepanakert. Issues on economic cooperation between the two Armenian republics have been discussed. Special attention was given to agriculture, joint investment programs and efficacious use of the local potential. The need for the strengthening...
    August 1, 2011 21:01
  • Armenian Public Agency Heads Report Back 2011 Half-Year Performance
    Cabinet hearings of public agency performance reports for the first half-year of 2011 continued later today at the Office of Government. Reports were presented by justice minister Hrayr Tovmasyan and foreign minister Edward Nalbandian, as well as the heads of a number of government-affiliated public agencies. Justice minister Hrayr Tovmasyan stated the following priority...
    July 20, 2011 19:37
  • 5 More Ministries Report Back 2011 First Half-Year Performance
    Later today debates on public agency performance reports for the first half-year of 2011 continued at the Office of Government. Before proceeding to the reports, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said emphasis should be placed on the priorities, those matters under ministerial control, as well as on the risks available. Reports were delivered by the heads of the following...
    July 19, 2011 18:32
  • Turkish oppositionists shocked at Clinton’s question on Armenia-Turkey ties
    U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is participating in the meeting of the Contact Group on Libya in Istanbul, met with leaders of Turkish oppositional Republican People’s Party and Kurdish “Peace and Democracy” party. During the meeting the members of the Republican People’s party were shocked by Clinton’s question why the oppositionists spoke against...
    July 18, 2011 16:15
  • Prime Minister Visits Shirak Marz
    On visit to Shirak Marz of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at Nor Kyank and Arevshat villages to get acquainted with the ongoing Lincy Foundation-financed school rehabilitation works as carried out under the School Building Program. The works started in June, 2010 and will be completed in September and October, 2011, respectively. The schools will be supplied...
    July 17, 2011 0:04