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RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan Visits Yerablur05.03.2013

RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan Visits Yerablur

On March 5 the RA National Assembly President Hovik Abrahamyan visited Yerablur Pantheon. On the occasion of the birthday of the National hero, state-political figure Vazgen Sargsyan the NA President laid a wreath on the tomb of Sparapet (commander) and observed a minute of silence in tribute to his memory. The NA President also laid flowers at the memorial eternalizing the Armenian freedom fighters’ memory.  more →

Tigran Sargsyan Receives U.S Ambassador27.02.2013

Tigran Sargsyan Receives U.S Ambassador

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern at the initiative of the U.S. side. During the meeting, which was attended by U.S. Embassy’s political and economic advisers, the parties discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest. more →

At the Next Sitting of the National Assembly27.02.2013

At the Next Sitting of the National Assembly

On February 27 the RA National Assembly continued the work of the four-day sittings and by voting passed the RA bills debated on the previous day and ratified the international agreements. The RA Justice Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan in the first reading submitted for the debate the package of draft laws “On Amending the RA Law on Alternative Service” and “On Putting into Action the RA Criminal Code.” The key speaker was addressed numerous questions, and in most of... more →

At the Sittings of the NA Standing Committees20.02.2013

At the Sittings of the NA Standing Committees

At February 20 sitting the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs moderated by Vardan Ayvazyan debated the package of bills “On Amending the RA Law on Tourism and Tourism Activity” and “On Amending the RA Law on State Duty” presented in the second reading. The key reporter, the RA Deputy Minister of Economy Ara Petrosyan said that up to the second reading the RA Government had made specifications in the article concerning the obligations of the organizations... more →

Vice President of the National Assembly Meets with the OSCE Observation Mission Member19.02.2013

Vice President of the National Assembly Meets with the OSCE Observation Mission Member

On February 19 Eduard Sharmazanov, Vice President of the National Assembly, met Nikolaos Kouik, member of the OSCE Observation Group, deputy of the Greek Parliament, who visited Armenia to observe the RA presidential elections. Eduard Sharmazanov noted that in Armenia conducting of democratic elections was an undeniable fact, as a result of which, the power showed political will to continue wide scale reforms. First, Nikolaos Kouik said that just visiting Armenia he first had been to... more →

RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan Takes Part in the RA Presidential Elections18.02.2013

RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan Takes Part in the RA Presidential Elections

On February 18 the RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan took part in the RA presidential elections in 2013. The NA President accompanied with his grandson Hovik visited Yerevan 10/08 polling station, which is deployed in Hrachya Acharyan School and fulfilled his civil duty. After voting Hovik Abrahamyan told the journalists: “I have voted for the development of stable Armenia, security of our Motherland and Armenia’s secure future. I am sure that these elections will be better... more →