‘Politics’

  • Armen Hairapetyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Diaspora
    By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Armen Hairapetyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia.
    July 15, 2011 12:09
  • On the occasion of French National holiday, President Serzh Sargsyan visited today the Embassy of France in Armenia
    On the occasion of French National holiday, President Serzh Sargsyan visited today the Embassy of France in Armenia. The President of Armenia congratulated the staff of the Embassy on the occasion of the holiday and wished friendly France greater advancement and prosperity and well-being to its people. Serzh Sargsyan noted that relations with France hold particular significance...
    July 14, 2011 21:43
  • Prime Minister Visits French Embassy
    On the national holiday of the French Republic, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the French embassy in Armenia to attend a gala reception. Congratulating embassy staff on behalf of the Armenian government, Tigran Sargsyan said the national holiday of France is an exceptional one which is marked not only in France, but also in other countries due to its great meaning. “The...
    July 14, 2011 21:06
  • Prof. Akcam Reveals Turkish Plan to Pay Scholars to Deny the Armenian Genocide
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   Prof. Taner Akcam dropped a bombshell during a lecture at the Glendale Public Library last month, when he revealed that a confidential source in Istanbul had informed him about the Turkish government’s scheme to bribe American scholars to deny the Armenian Genocide.   Dr. Akcam, holder of the Kaloosdian/Mugar...
    July 13, 2011 8:54
  • Prime Minister Welcomes Verkhovna Rada Speaker
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Speaker Volodymyr Lytvyn. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said to be highly appreciative of the current status of political dialog between the two countries. Tigran Sargsyan emphasized the importance of Volodymyr Lytvyn’s visit to Armenia in the context of strengthened Armenian-Ukrainian...
    July 11, 2011 20:39
  • Armenia’s ruling coalition reveals list of “negotiators” with opposition
    YEREVAN. – Armenia’s ruling coalition published the list of working group which will hold a dialogue with the opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC). Head of parliament’s standing committee on state and legal affairs David Harutunyan, head of standing committee on financial-credit and budgetary affairs Gagik Minasyan will represent the Armenian Republican...
    July 10, 2011 20:28
  • Armenia’s ruling coalition forms working group to dialogue with opposition
    YEREVAN.- Spokesperson for Armenian President Alexander Arzumanyan commented  further steps aimed at establishing dialogue with the opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC). “If you remember, in a June 17 statement President Serzh Sargsyan said that members of the ruling coalition can sit at a round table if the ANC holds a dialogue not over one but range of key...
    July 9, 2011 22:14
  • President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the First Army Conference of Young Officers
    Today, the President of Armenia, Commander-in-Chief Serzh Sargsyan participated at the First Army Conference of Young Officers which took place at the A. Spendiarian National Opera and Ballet Academic Theater. In his statement the President of Armenia said,  “Officers, I am glad to have this opportunity to participate at the First Conference of Young Officers of...
    July 9, 2011 15:00
  • Prime Minister Visits Chaltr Village of Rostov
    On the sidelines of his working visit to Rostov-on-Don, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan later yesterday visited the Armenian village of Chaltr in Myasnikyan region of Rostov Oblast. After enjoying a warm welcome by the Armenian community of Chaltr, the head of government got acquainted with the activities, daily life and background history of local Armenians. When at Chaltr’s...
    July 9, 2011 12:00
  • Prime Minister Visits “Rostselmash” Combine Plant
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today Rostselmash combine plant on the sidelines of the 13th sitting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. Accompanied by Deputy Governor of Rostov Region, RF Minister of Agriculture Vladimir Cherkezov and Director General of Rostselmash Valeri Maltsev, the head of government toured the laser...
    July 8, 2011 14:20
  • Prime Minister’s Working Visit to Rostov-on-Don Kicks Off
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s working visit to the Russian Federation kicked off yesterday. The head of government is off to Rostov-on-Don to attend the 13th regular sitting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation. Russian co-chair of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation...
    July 8, 2011 12:02
  • Karabakh’s FM Georgi Petrosyan resigns
    Foreign Minister of Republic of Nagorno Karabakh Georgi Petrosyan has been removed from his position based on his resignation letter after Karabakh’s president approved his resignation on Thursday. According to a press release by Karabakh’s presidential office, Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Atajanyan has temporarily assumed the responsibilities of Karabakh’s foreign...
    July 7, 2011 21:51
  • Prime Minister Visits Constitutional Court
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia to attend a Constitution Day-dedicated event. During the festive event, CC Chairman Gagik Harutyunyan came up with a report entitled “Modern Challenges to Guaranteed Rule of Constitution.”
    July 6, 2011 18:24
  • Consultation on Preparations for Jubilee Events Dedicated to 1050th Anniversary of Ani Proclamation as Capital of Bagratid Kingdom
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss preparations for jubilee events dedicated to the 1050th anniversary of Ani proclamation as capital of the Bagratid Kingdom. The meeting discussed the composition of the committee on preparation of anniversary events, the program of events and financial issues. Under the proposed program of events,...
    July 6, 2011 17:48
  • Armenians Must Counter UN Security Council Bids by Turkey and Azerbaijan
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   Diasporan political organizations and influential Armenians, in cooperation with the Armenian Foreign Ministry, should launch an international lobbying campaign to block Turkey and Azerbaijan from gaining coveted seats on the United Nations Security Council.   Three years ago, I made a similar plea when...
    July 5, 2011 23:42
  • UNWTO Supports Tourism in Armenia
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai. Welcoming the guests to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister appreciated Mr. Rifai’s visit since it may help boost tourism in Armenia. Tourism was said to be a government priority and from this perspective our country should master and apply the experience and...
    July 4, 2011 16:33
  • President of the Artsakh Republic visited the Askeran, Martouni and Hadrout regions
    On 2 July President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Askeran, Martouni and Hadrout regions and inspected on site the realization of some economic programs and harvest activities. The Head of the State noted the necessity of close cooperation between all the structures involved in the harvest activities considering it among the pivotal preconditions of...
    July 4, 2011 15:01
  • Another Armenian Genocide measure discussed in Knesset
    Israel’s Knesset discussed another Armenian Genocide-related measure on Wednesday dealing with assigning a memorial day for the Genocide, Asbarez reports. The Israeli parliament decided that its Education and Culture Committee discuss this new measure and make recommendation to the Knesset, reported Armenian National Committee of Jerusalem member Hagop Sevan. The measure,...
    July 1, 2011 0:44