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27.02.2013
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 →
27.02.2013
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 →
20.02.2013
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 →
19.02.2013
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 →
18.02.2013
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 →
16.02.2013
RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan Receives the Representatives of the OSCE PA Observation Mission
On February 16 the RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan received the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Mission Riccardo Migliori, the Head of the OSCE PA Observation Mission Tonino Picula and the OSCE PA Deputy Secretary Tina Schøn . In the course of the meeting issues regarding the procedure of the upcoming presidential elections were discussed. Both sides highlighted the conduct of free and transparent elections and the registration of the progress in democratic processes being... more →