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Visit of the Delegation of the Republic of Cyprus to the National Assembly19.11.2014

Visit of the Delegation of the Republic of Cyprus to the National Assembly

 On November 19 the RA NA President Galust Sahakyan met with the delegation led by Yiannakis Omirou, the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus. Welcoming the guests the RA NA President has noted that the friendly attitude shown through many centuries towards Armenia is greatly conditioned by the commonalities of the ancient history and the destiny of the two peoples. In the NA President’s word, the rich historical heritage, the spiritual values,... more →

Government Supports Investment Programs19.11.2014

Government Supports Investment Programs

 A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government extended till November 3, 2017 the VAT payment deadline for goods and equipment worth over 200 million drams, imported as part of the investment program implemented by Progress Agro LLC. The company has invested around 7.8 billion drams to build a 16-hectare greenhouse facility in Kotayk province of Armenia. With another decision, the Government extended till September 27, 2016 the... more →

PM Meets with President of Cyprus House of Representatives19.11.2014

PM Meets with President of Cyprus House of Representatives

 Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Cyprus House of Representatives Speaker Mr Yiannakis L. Omirou. The Prime Minister noted that Armenia and Cyprus enjoy deeply-rooted ties of friendship that can be promoted and strengthened through reciprocated high-level visits. “Our two peoples are connected to each other with centuries-old ties, which provide a solid foundation for the furtherance of interstate relations, trade exchanges, military and economic... more →

Parliament Continues the Work of the Extraordinary Sitting18.11.2014

Parliament Continues the Work of the Extraordinary Sitting

 On November 18 the RA National Assembly continued the work of the extraordinary sitting, ending the debate of the draft law “On Amending the RA Law on Financial Equalization” being considered in the first reading. The parliament by voting passed the draft laws debated on the previous day, after which in the first reading considered the draft law “On Amending the RA Law on the Payment of the Persons Occupying State Posts.” The Chairman of the NA Standing... more →

Taron Margaryan at RPA Shengavit territorial organization18.11.2014

Taron Margaryan at RPA Shengavit territorial organization

 On November 18 RPA Shengavit territorial organization hosted the Member of RPA Executive Body, Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, who handed membership cards to the new party members. After the meeting the board sitting of the territorial organization was held. more →

CHINA’S NEWLY-APPOINTED AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT18.11.2014

CHINA’S NEWLY-APPOINTED AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS TO PRESIDENT

 The newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia, Tian Erlong, today presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan. The President congratulated the ambassador on the occasion of his appointment and expressed the hope that during his tenure he would exert every effort into further strengthening and developing Armenian-Chinese relations and the two peoples’ friendly ties. Serzh Sargsyan... more →