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17.05.2012
Serzh Sargsyan received the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Armenia Tikahito Haradai
President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Armenia Tikahito Haradai. On the eve of the President’s visit to Japan, the parties discussed the agenda of the Armenian-Japanese relations and opportunities of developing cooperation in the areas of mutual interest. President Sargsyan underscored that Armenia attaches great importance to the steady development of its relations with Japan. The parties expressed... more →
16.05.2012
'' Integration into CIS and EU. High time for united standards’’ Tigran Sargsyan
The article entitled ‘’ Integration into CIS and EU’’ authored by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan was published in Russian ‘’Vedomosti’’ newspaper. ‘’ CIS faces a difficult phase of development; there is a mistrust and indifference towards its prospects. Widespread rumors drew a parallel between the CIS and a suitcase without a handle; hence it is hard to carry it and one feels sorry to throw it away... more →
16.05.2012
Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Jean-Marc Ayrault
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Jean-Marc Ayrault on his appointment as Prime Minister of France. The message reads as follows: “Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I sincerely congratulate you on appointment to the office of Prime Minister of France and wish you every success in your mission of high responsibility. The long-standing ties of warmth and friendship between Armenia and France have always been a strong pre-requisite for high-level dialog in... more →
16.05.2012
Armenia Youth Foundation Board Of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees of Armenia’s Youth Foundation (AYF) met at the Office of Government. First, the meeting reviewed the auditor’s findings concerning the Foundation’s financial statements for 2011. The council next approved the Foundation’s annual report for 2011, according to which 183 youth programs and activities were carried out last year as compared to 69 events implemented in 2010. While discussing statutory... more →
15.05.2012
Bill On Use Of Genetically Modified Organisms Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government concerning the draft law of the Republic of Armenia on the use of genetically modified organisms (GMO). Following an in-depth discussion, the meeting participants suggested amending the bill. Summing up the meeting, the Prime Minister said, “The law should contain strict rules in line with the international standards to prevent GMOs from being imported into the Republic of Armenia. The... more →
15.05.2012
Today, in Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the jubilee session of the CSTO Collective Security Council which was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Treaty and 10th anniversary of the CSTO. At the session of the CSTO Collective Security Council the Heads of the member states spoke about current international issues, global and regional challenges as well as discussed joint measures aimed at the thwarting security threats to the... more →