‘Politics’

  • ACNIS Examines the Post-Kazan Situation Concerning Karabagh
    The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) today convened a policy roundtable to look at the current state of affairs with respect to Mountainous Karabagh (Artsakh) following the recent meeting held in Kazan, Russian Federation, among the presidents of Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The seminar discussion brought together representatives from...
    June 30, 2011 17:06
  • Meeting with CE Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation of the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. The delegation is in Armenia at the Armenian side’s invitation to hold a Current Affairs Committee sitting in Yerevan. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister noted: “I am glad that Yerevan was chosen as your meeting place this time. You are...
    June 29, 2011 20:13
  • Consultation on Management and Operation of Apartment Houses
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss apartment house management, maintenance and operation-related issues. The meeting looked at the draft five-year strategic program of improved management, maintenance and operation of multistoried housing estate in the Republic of Armenia. In particular, discussed were the main principles to be observed...
    June 29, 2011 14:40
  • President Sahakyan partook at festive events dedicated to the liberation of Martakert
    On 28 June President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook in the Martakert regional center at festive events dedicated to the 18th anniversary of the town’s liberation. In his speech the Head of the State considered the liberation of Martakert among the most significant victories in the Artsakh Liberation War adding that today the Defense Army is also able...
    June 29, 2011 10:31
  • Today’s Zaman: Existing conditions require rapprochement between Turkey, Israel and Armenia
    NEWS.ampresents the article “Turkey, Israel and Armenia” by Beril Dedeoglu published in Today’s Zaman newspaper. “The recent electoral victory of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party), which has held on to power thanks to the support of half of Turkey’s population, may motivate several countries to clarify their policy towards Turkey,” the newspaper...
    June 28, 2011 15:51
  • (Հայերեն) ԱՄՆ պաշտպանության քարտուղարի փոխտեղակալ Սելեսթե Վոլանդերի հարցազրույցը ՀՀ ՊՆ Զինուժ հեռուստածրագրին
    Q.-We are very much interested inyour estimation  of the Strategic Defence Review process in Armenia. How would you evaluate Armenia’s participation in activities for sustaining international stability. As you know, Armenia  has recently increased its peacekeeping military  contingent in Afhganistan and assumed new tasks inclusing  the new mission of Armenian mentors...
    June 27, 2011 17:30
  • Negotiations on Karabakh to mark inactive period for next three years- press secretary of Karabakh President
    STEPANAKERT. – We were aware of the possibility that the meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents in Kazan will not mark a breakthrough in negotiation process, said the Press Secretary of NKR president David Babayan to NEWS.am correspondent. He added that optimistic forecasts regarding the outcomes of Kazan talks on Karabakh caused uncertainty in the light...
    June 26, 2011 17:18
  • Armenian, Azerbaijani Presidents reached mutual understanding on some issues – statement
    The meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani and Russian Presidents is over in Kazan. Reports the text of a joint statement reads as follows: “Presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation met on June 24, 2011 in Kazan and reviewed work carried out under their instruction to agree on draft basic principles of the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement. Heads of the states...
    June 24, 2011 22:13
  • Meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani and Russian Presidents over
    The meeting of Armenian, Azerbaijani and Russian Presidents is over in Kazan, theNEWS.amcorrespondent reports. Talks on Nagorno-Karabakh which were held in the Kazan Kremlin lasted over three hours. A joint statement was issued.
    June 24, 2011 21:45
  • On the eve of the trilateral meeting of the Presidents of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan in Kazan the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy sent a message to the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan
    On the eve of the trilateral meeting of the Presidents of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan in Kazan, which is initiated by the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, the President of France Nicolas Sarkozy sent a message to the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan. President Sarkozy noted that in continuance of the statement made in Deauville by President Obama,...
    June 24, 2011 11:58
  • President Serzh Sargsyan held a telephone conversation with the President of the United States Barack Obama
    Today, President Serzh Sargsyan held a telephone conversation with the President of the United States Barack Obama. The conversation was initiated by the American side. The President of US stressed the importance of the trilateral meeting in Kazan with the participation of the Presidents of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan. President Obama expressed gratitude to Serzh Sargsyan...
    June 23, 2011 23:32
  • Statement by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
    President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Strasbourg on a working visit, participated today at the plenary meeting of the CE Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), delivered a Statement and responded to the questions of the members of the Assembly. Statement by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Mr. President, Mr....
    June 22, 2011 16:24
  • Prime Minister Sargsyan Hands Diplomas to ASPI Graduates
    Head of Armenia State Pedagogical University (ASPI) Governing Council, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the ASPI to take part in a graduation diploma handout ceremony. The head of government handed out diplomas to 13 best students out of a total of 97 graduates. Extending his congratulations, Tigran Sargsyan said a new chapter is being opened up before the...
    June 22, 2011 15:19
  • Armenian President meets PACE President in Strasbourg
    President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan who is currently paying a working visit to Strasbourg has just arrived in Council of Europe, “Panorama.am” reporter tells from Strasbourg. PACE President Mevlut Cavusoglu has welcomed Armenian President at the entrance to the building, then accompanied him to his office. Serzh Sargsyan has greeted the members of Armenian delegation...
    June 22, 2011 14:04
  • British House of Lords debated over Armenian Genocide
    “Undoubtedly, the treatment of Armenians has been most horrible and caused deaths of hundreds of thousands. These victims must never be forgotten, but we believe that due time has come for Armenian and Turkish people to start a joint work into their shared history. We encourage any initiative contributing to the open, fair and constructive negotiation process, however...
    June 21, 2011 15:40
  • From Genocide Recognition To Reclaiming Church Properties
    By Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier   The Armenian-American community took a major step last week to reverse the consequences of the Armenian Genocide and end the Turkish government’s long-standing policy of erasing all traces of Armenian civilization from present-day Turkey.   Going beyond mere acknowledgment of the Armenian Genocide, some...
    June 21, 2011 15:01
  • President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working meeting to Strasburg
    On June 21, President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working meeting to Strasburg, to participate at the plenary meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). The President of Armenia will make a statement at the plenary meeting. In the framework of the visit, President Sargsyan will hold meetings with the EC high level officials and the Chairman...
    June 21, 2011 6:19
  • French ambassador criticized Georgian media
    French ambassador to Georgia Eric Fournier spoke on low qualification and self-censorship of Georgian journalists, Vzglad newspaper reports. “No one knows who the Georgian TV channels belong. Besides, chief editors of media themselves choose themes,” the French ambassador told at the interview to Tbiliselebi newspaper. “Self-censorship is well developed in journalists.” Media...
    June 20, 2011 23:51