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15.03.2012
First group of OSCE/ODIHR observers to arrive in Armenia next week
The first group of the observers of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will arrive in Armenia in the forthcoming week. It is intended that from OSCE/ODIHR 24 short-term and 250 long-term observers will survey the parliamentary elections in Armenia, OSCE Yerevan Office told Armenpress. An invitation of implementing observation mission during the elections was issued by the government of Armenia. Observers from the European Parliament are also expected to... more →
15.03.2012
The newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea presented his credentials to Serzh Sargsyan
Today, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Wi Son Lak presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan. The President of Armenia congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment and expressed hope that Ambassador Wi Son Lak will utilize his experience and abilities to deepen relations between Armenia and Korea. The parties underscored that recently the Armenian-Korean political dialogue has become more active; reciprocal visits conducted on different levels... more →
15.03.2012
Old Yerevan Project To Be Implemented
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Executive authorized the Mayor of Yerevan to conclude on behalf of the Republic of Armenia corresponding arrangements with EMC and Glendale Hills closed joint stock companies and Serge - Agopig-Der-Sahaguyan LLC specifying the rights and obligations of the State and the developer stemming from the alienation of property at the site enclosed by arami, Byuzand and Koghbatsi streets. The agreements shall become... more →
13.03.2012
Aram Ateshian: 'We don’t want to be treated as if aliens'
Vicar General of Patriarch of Constantinople, Archbishop Aram Ateshian remarked on Monday at Turkey’s Grand National Assembly introducing Armenian Patriarchate’s recommendations and expectations from the new constitution, website Hurriyet reported. “The constitution is expected to be warm, conscientious and caring. We want a constitution that defines no discrimination among its citizens. Armenians are native sons of these lands, and we don’t want to be treated as if... more →
12.03.2012
Nikolay Bordyuzha says Azerbaijan’s policy wrong
Acquiring of great number of ammunition by Azerbaijan is the right of that country but it is not a right policy by any state which is in the peaceful negotiation process, CSTO Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha stated at a news conference today. Secretary of Armenia's National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan said thanks to the recent policy carried out by Armenia, the country will too acquire contemporary weaponry which will allow not conceding Azerbaijan. armenpress.am more →
12.03.2012
Prime Minister of Armenia receives IMF Executive Director
Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan received Monday Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Menno Snel, who coordinates the works with Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Israel, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Romania and Ukraine. Welcoming and congratulating the guest on taking the office, Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that the cooperation will go on expanding hereafter too, government's press service... more →