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12.03.2012
Nicolas Sarkozy says he respects memory of killed Armenians
President of France Nicolas Sarkozy stated at the pre-electoral campaign in Villepinte on March 11 that he respects the memory of the massacred Armenians. Citing Nouvelles d'Armenie, Armenpress reports that in his speech President of France stated, "France is France when it struggles for the others. Today France must be by the side of the Syrian people, the murders must be subjected to responsibility. France will go to no concessions in protecting the security of Israel. It... more →
10.03.2012
Resolution of RPA 13th Ordinary Congress
In parliamentary elections of 2007 Republican Party of Armenia won under the slogan "For you, Armenia". During these years, just as before, Armenia was the greatest value, which lay at the heart of all our undertakings and initiatives and in the basis of everything we did. Within 5 years we have constantly strengthened our state, increased its protective mechanisms and flexibility. Despite the external challenges and internal problems, as a result of consistent and hard work, we... more →
09.03.2012
Azerbaijan concedes to Armenia in regard to preparedness of armed forces
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), London, has posted "Military Balance 2012" report, which also refers to the current state of the armed forces of Armenia and Azerbaijan. British experts stress the Russian influence in the armed forces of Armenia, and simultaneously state that Armenian servicemen have a serious experience in the cooperation with NATO and in international peaceful missions. "Due to strained relations with Azerbaijan the armed forces of... more →
08.03.2012
French President pledges to introduce new genocide bill once reelected
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday met with representatives of French-Armenian organizations. The event brought together Armenia’s Ambassador to France, Vigen Chitechyan; Hauts-de-Seine Department Council Chairman, Patrick Devedjian; film producer Alain Terzian; world-renowned singer Charles Aznavour’s impresario, Levon Sayan; and many others. During the meeting, Sarkozy reconfirmed his commitment to introduce a new bill that criminalizes the denial of genocides,... more →
07.03.2012
Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schultz
President Serzh Sargsyan, who continues his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, met today with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schultz. At the conclusion of the meeting, the President of Armenia and President of the European Parliament made a joint statement for the representatives of the mass media. *** Statement by President Serzh Sargsyan after the meeting with the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz I am glad to meet with Mr. Schulz in... more →
07.03.2012
On March 6 the RA Parliamentary delegation led by the NA Deputy Speaker Eduard Sharmazanov, being on a working visit in Lithuania met the Vice President of the Lithuanian Seimas Erikas Tamašauskasin Vilnius. Discussing issues relating to the effective cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries and emphasized the further rapprochement of the inter-parliamentary relations. Mr Sharmazanov has noted that the Armenian authorities have political will and resoluteness to... more →