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PM Discusses Armenian Reforms With Students From Yerevan School Of Political Studies
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with students from the Yerevan School of Political Studies. The head of government delivered a lecture on the global developments, challenges and remedies. The meeting discussed the government program of 2012-2017, touching on the ongoing reforms and target areas, over which the speakers presented their own opinions. Tigran Sargsyan said the middle class is a basic prerequisite for the development and strengthening of our State. The Armenian... more →
President Serzh Sargsyan will conduct a working visit to Kiev
At the invitation of the President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovich, President Serzh Sargsyan on July 1 will conduct a working visit to Kiev. The President of Armenia will have a meeting with this counterpart Victor Yanukovich. In Kiev, Serzh Sargsyan together with the President of Ukraine and other high-ranking guests will watch the final football match of the Euro-2012 tournament. more →
Today, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammed Reisi presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan. The President congratulated the Ambassador on the commencement of his diplomatic mission in our country and expressed hope that during his tenure he will work toward the further strengthening of the Armenian-Iranian relations and deepening of the multifaceted cooperation in different areas. Ambassador Reisi noted that Iran attaches great importance... more →
Local, Foreign Companies May Enjoy Equal Conditions
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government approved a licensing procedure for imported vodka, classified as 2208 under the foreign economic activity nomenclature code, as well as the licenses and application forms. By the next decision, the ministries of agriculture and economy were decided to be the authorized licensing agencies. In this regard, the Prime Minister pointed out that as a matter of fact, a complicated procedure is being... more →
Armenian Minister of Healthcare receives US Ambassador
Armenian Minister of Healthcare Derenik Dumanyan received US Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern, Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Jatinder Chima, and Head of USAID Armenia Democracy and Governance Office Stephen Brager. Welcoming the guests, the Minister thanked the US government and people for the support extended to Armenia’s healthcare system and for years-long cooperation, press service of Armenia’s Ministry of Healthcare told... more →
Davit Harutyunyan met with PACE President
President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jean-Claude Mignon met with Davit Harutyunyan, the head of the Armenian delegation to PACE. Mr Harutyunyan reported that Jean-Claude Mignon held a separate meeting with head of the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE Samed Seyidov, whereas there was no meeting in trilateral format. “A number of issues on how we should move forward in general were discussed,” noted Mr Harutyunyan. According to him, a number of... more →