On October 4 Tigran Sargsyan received Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri. Greeting the guest the Prime Minister expressed confidence that Nabih Berri's visit to Armenia would give a new impetus
On October 3 Armenian Ambassador to the Czech Republic Tigran Seyranyan met the First Deputy Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg. Karel
On October 4, in accordance with the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of the NKR and Azerbaijani armed
Question: Please compare the events of March 1st and the 1996 events. Levon Ter-Petrosian: What happened on March 1 was unprecedented in these 20 years of Armenia’s independence. On
The coalition government won't resume negotiations with the opposition Armenian National Congress (ANC) unless the ANC discontinues its illegal rally at Liberty Square, Republican MP Gagik Minasyan told. "Resumption of
On 1 October President Bako Sahakyan received member of the Californian Senate Joseph Simityan and executive director of the “Paros” foundation Peter Abajian. who arrived in Artsakh the other
On 1 October Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan was present at ? solemn ceremony of opening the “Artsakh Expo-2011” second trade-industrial exhibition started in capital Stepanakert. Thereafter the
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR) on the recent initiatives of Azerbaijan and reaction of Baku related to the municipal elections in the
On September 30 RA President Serzh Sargsyan met EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton in Warsaw. A wide circle of issues referring to Armenia-EU
On the occasion of German Unity Day, Germany’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Hans Jochen Schmidt issued an address that reads: “This year German Unity Day signifies two historical
WARSAW, 29 September 2011 - The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassadors Bernard Fassier of France, Robert Bradtke of the United States, and Igor Popov of the Russian
On September 29 the coordinator of Armenian National Congress Levon Zurabyan met British Ambassador to Armenia Charles Londsdale and Alan Farit, the UK foreign office official. During the
On September 28, RA President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of France Nikola Sarkozi attended the concert of world famous singer Charles Aznavour dedicated to the 20th anniversary of
In the opinion of Chairman of the Union of Political Scientists Hmayak Hovhannisian, it is useless for the Armenian National Congress (ANC) to link its political prospects with the
-- Controversial U.S. Envoy to Turkey Nominee Francis Ricciardone Yet to be Confirmed WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate voted by unanimous consent last night to approve John Heffern's nomination
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan went on an official visit to the French Republic on September 27. After the welcoming ceremony, on the first day of his visit the Armenian president
The usual meeting of Armenian National Congress will take place on September 30 where the plans of ANC's further steps will be discussed. The coordinator of the Congress Levon
As Giro Manoyan, head of ARF Hay Dat office and the office of political issues announced during the press conference on September 27 no progress should be expected
The delegation led by the National Assembly Speaker Hovik Abrahamian and composed of Head of Armenia-Germany Friendship Group Artak Davtian, Head of the NA Staff Gegham Gharibjanian, and Armenia’s
On September 24 on the occassion of the 20th anniversary of Armenia's independence the head of the department of "Heritage" party Raffi Hovhannisyan, the member of the same party
Defense Minister of Armenia Seyran Ohanian on September 26 left for Russia to participate in the final events of the active phase of “Center 2011” strategic military exercises held
Many already show pre-election tendencies, but the Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) considers it early to take pre-election initiatives, “RPA” parliament faction’s member Artak Zakarian stated during the discussion
Speech by Serzh Sargsyan, the President of the Republic of Armenia in the 66th session of the General Assembly Mister President, Mister Secretary-General, Ladies and Gentlemen, Firstly, I would like to thank and
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan is participating in discussions of the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Today he delivered a speech at the UN. Let us remind
On 23 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received philanthropists Sergey and Nikolay Sarkisovs from the Russian Federation and Aramayis Paronyan from the USA. The Head of
The Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandian, who is in New-York as a member of the delegation led by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan met
On September 22 the delegation headed by Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will leave for Bucharest. The Prime Minister will participate in the sitting titled "Right Center-oriented Response
On September 20 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan received the delegation of France-Armenia deputy friendship group of French parliament headed by François Roshblua . Edward Nalbandyan highly assessed the personal contribution
On September 20 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan received the vice-president of European Parliament Libor Ruchek who arrived in Yerevan to participate in the events dedicated to the 20th anniversary
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Germany was one of the first states to welcome and assist the newly independent states, including Armenia, Germany’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, President Serzh Sargsyan has been receiving congratulations from the leaders of other states, reputable international organizations, and individuals. In
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan gave a reception in the Big Hall of Government Sessions on September 18, with the
If we put the positive and negative aspects of the past 20 years of independence on the scale, then we will have nothing great to celebrate. Political scientist Richard
Building a strong democratic state is the basis of maintaining independence. Naira Zohrabian, member of Armenian parliament’s “Prosperous Armenia Party” faction, expressed this opinion at the September 19 press
On 15 September President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met a group of officers demobilized from Defense Army and to be employed by the Rescue Service. The President noted
On September 14, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Adam Kobieracki, the Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre. In the course of the meeting Edward Nalbandian and Adam
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called upon the US Department of State to look into whether video of the wreckage of an Azerbaijani unmanned aerial
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called upon the US Department of State to look into whether video of the wreckage of an Azerbaijani unmanned aerial
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has called upon the US Department of State to look into whether video of the wreckage of an Azerbaijani unmanned aerial vehicle
Raffi K. Hovannisian, leader of the Heritage Party and founder of the Armenian Center for National and International Studies, took part between September 7 and 10 in the XXI
In a confidential communication cable recently exposed by Wikileaks, the U.S. State Department urged dialogue and reconciliation between Armenia and Turkey while being completely aware that Turkish archives containing
RA President Serzh Sargsyan received the delegation of participants of “Higher education funding” international conference held in Yerevan. S. Sargsyan noted that the goals of the conference are very
Today the Secretary of Armenian National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received the newly appointed head of “The South Caucasus. Political dialogue” project of Konrad Adenauer fund Canan Atilgan.
VIENNA 8 September 2011 - The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassadors Bernard Fassier of France, Robert Bradtke of the United States, and Igor Popov of the Russian
Private Lendrush Nazlukhanian, a serviceman for a fixed period, was arrested on suspicion of committing a crime envisaged by Article 373 part 5 of the Criminal Code - in
On September 8, RA President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev on Yaroslavl air crash. Serzh Sargsyan asked to extend sincere condolences
“People’s rights suffer from a secret dialogue”. Touching upon ANC-authority dialogue, the head of permanent committee of RA NA Defense, National Security and Internal Affairs, the member of the
Amendments to the Law on Conscription and the Law on Military Service will be discussed at the September 9 sitting of the Standing Committee on Defense, National Security, and
On September 8, according to the earlier agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring on the NKR and Azerbaijani armed forces’
On September 8, the Secretary of Armenian National Security Council Arthur Baghdasaryan received EU newly appointed special representative for Southern Caucasus Philipe Lefort. Congratulating the guest on holding the
On September 7, Armenian Ambassador to Czech Republic Tigran Seyranyan handed his credentials to President Vaclav Klaus. Congratulating the Armenian Ambassador Seyranyan on the appointment, President Klaus expressed content
On September 7, RA Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan received the head of OSCE Yerevan office Sergey Kapinos on the occasion of the completion of
On September 7, RA NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan received European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Philippe Lefort. Greeting the guest NA
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on September 6 had a farewell meeting with Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See in the South Caucasus Claudio Gugerotti. Serzh Sargsyan thanked Nuncio for close
On September 3 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of opening a reconstructed kindergarten N2 in Stepanakert. Central information department of the office of the
On September 2, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edwar Nalbandian took part in the meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Affairs’ Ministers held in Dushanbe in the frames
Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to the President of Pridnestrovien Moldavian Republic Igor Smirnov. The address runs as follows: “On behalf of people, authorities of the Nagorno
On 1 September a solemn ceremony of awarding took place at the residence of the Artsakh Republic President. President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia who arrived in Artsakh yesterday to
On 1 September President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony of opening “Shoushi Grand Hotel”. The Head of State considered important putting into operation a new
On August 31, Acting Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Vasily Atajanian received the delegation of the Transdniestrian Moldavian Republic, which had arrived in Nagorno Karabakh for participating
On September 2, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan will participate in the CIS Ministerial Summit in Dushanbe. As the department of press, information and public relations of the RA Ministry
On August 31, the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Christian Schmidt, the Parliamentary State Secretary of German Ministry of Defense. Welcoming the guest, the Minister of Foreign
On August 30, the regular meeting of the MFA senior staff and heads of diplomatic missions started in the conference hall of Karen Demirchyan Sports-Concert Complex. During the meeting Serzh
On 29 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received judge advocate, deputy attorney-general of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Kostanyan and head of investigation service of the
On August 29, Armenian-German consultations on the control of dual-use items took place at the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From the Armenian side, the representatives of the Ministries
On 29 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President-elect of the Republic of Abkhazia Alexander Ankvab. The letter runs as follows: On behalf
The UN Staff in Armenia condemned the bombing of the United Nations building in Abuja, Nigeria, causing numerous deaths and injuries and expressed their deepest sympathies to the victims
On August 26, Dziunik Aghajanian, the Ambassador of Armenia to the Kingdom of Netherlands, presented her credentials to Ahmet Üzümcü, the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of
On August 26 Bako Sahakyan partook at the solemn ceremony of meeting the crew of the sailing-vessel Armenia which completed the round-the-world voyage. The ceremony took place at the
The Council adopted, by written procedure, a decision to appoint Philippe Lefort as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia. The decision, based
On August 23, acting NKR Foreign Minister Vasily Atajanyan received Pamela Statakis due to expiration of her term as Head of the Stepanakert Office of the International Committee of
On August 22-23, the Armenian-Israeli regular political consultations took place in Yerevan that were conducted by the Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakossian and Pinchas Aviv, Israeli Director of Central
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today welcomed an executive order issued by President Barack Obama that enhances America's ability to prevent and respond to mass atrocities. The presidential directive also
On August 22 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received French National Assembly deputies, members of Union for Popular Movement Guy Teissier, Jacques Remiller, Georges Colombier, and Valerie Boyer. Issues
On August 19 President Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation on organization of celebrations dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic’s proclamation. Members of the state commission
On August 19, the RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan received Iran’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Armenia Sayed Ali Saghaian. During the meeting the Ambassador introduced to the Defense
On August 20, the RA Ministry of Diaspora organizes the meeting of the RA President with the participants of “Ari Tun” program in “Miasin” camp in Sevan. Ra Minister
There is no constitutional basis for holding special parliamentary elections. RA National Assembly Deputy Vardan Khachatryan noted this during the press conference on August 18, and said that he
The sense of ANC-authority dialogue is just in the dialogue and not in the themes which are discussed. The head of Caucasus Institute, politician Alexander Iskandaryan expressed such opinion
According to “Zaman” newspaper, Turkish President Abdullah Gül and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev will discuss Karabakh issue during the World Political Forum on September 7-8. German chancellor Angela Merkel
On August 17 Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook at a solemn ceremony dedicated to the Constructor’s Day held at the Stepanakert Youth and Cultural Palace. Bako Sahakyan decorated with
Letter dated 4 August 2011 from the Permanent Representative of Armenia to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General I would like to refer to document A/65/915-S/2011/457, dated 26 July
On August 16, the delegation headed by the Chief of General Staff of Armenian Armed Forces, Colonel-General Yuri Khachaturov left for Germany to participate in the annual forum of
Mr Jonathan James Aves and Ms Katherine Jane Leach, a husband and wife team, have been appointed Her Majesty’s Joint Ambassadors to the Republic of Armenia in succession to
“Armenia has a problem of recognizing Artsakh independence and overcoming social-economic crisis of 20 years.” The member of Social-Democratic Hnchakian Party's central department, former Deputy Defense Minister Vahan Shirkhanyan
RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Cyprus President Demetris Christofias attended the official ceremony dedicated to the end of round the world voyage of Armenia sailing vessel.
On August 11, the RA Ambassador to Canada Armen Yeganyan met General Director of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs of the Canadian Foreign Ministry John Kerr.
On August 10, the Armenian Ambassador to Brazil Ashot Eghiazaryan met the director of Brazilian agency for cooperation, Minister Marco Farani. Farani noted that the agency was the important
As a result of the authority-ANC dialogue the inner hostility disappeared in the country. The chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party (HRAK) Edward Antinyan expressed such opinion during the
On August 9, Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan met Lebanese President, General Michel Suleiman. During the meeting the issues referring to the deepening and widening Armenian-Lebanese relations, Lebanon’s
41% of Armenian population is against special elections and 18, 7% is for, others haven’t decided yet. The director of "Sociometer" independent research center Aharon Adibekyan said this during
IPN reports that during the meeting with Belarusian, Polish, Armenian and Azerbaijani young people in Anaklia camp Mikhail Saakashvil said, “Azerbaijan and Armenia have many problems, but I am
On 8 August in connection with successful completion of “Armenia” sailing vessel’s round-the-world voyage, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory telegram to the crew. The
On 5 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Civil Service of the Republic of Armenia led by head of the structure Manvel Badalyan. Issues
Special elections offered by ANC are beneficial for ANC, but not for people. The vice-president of the Republican Party Galust Sahakyan noted this during the press conference of August
Contrary to ANC’s demand to hold meetings every day ANC-authority meetings will take place twice a week. The member of the Republican Party Gagik Minasyan said this during
The negotiation process directed to the settlement of Karabakh process is positive which prevents the possible clash. The military expert Davit Jamalyan expressed such opinion during the press conference
On August 5, the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Lebanon’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Armenia Jibrail Jaara who ends his diplomatic mission in our country. Greeting the Ambassador the
The sister of the Former Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra was elected the first female Prime Minister of the country. She was the only candidate. Yingluck won 296
One might welcome the authority-ANC dialogue if it isn’t close and invisible for the public. The head of the Armenian Sociological Association Gevorg Poghosyan noted this during the interview
On 4 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan met head of the General Staff of the Republic of Armenia's Armed forces, colonel-general Yuri Khachaturov. Issues related to
From now on ANC-Authority meeting will take place twice a week on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 12:00. Davit Harutyunyan, the head of the coalition's working group, Republican told the
“There is no doubt that Sargsyan’s statement will have an influence on the “peace process” between Turkey and Armenia. According to Azerbaijani media, chairman of the Center for Eurasian
The President Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory letter to the U.S President Barack Obama on his birthday. The letter states: “Excellency, I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of your birthday
Mikheil Saakashvili's statement that Azerbaijan’s enemy is also Georgia’s enemy is directed to Armenia and neglects the honor of Georgia-residing Armenians. A Doctor of Political Sciences Levon Shirinyan announced
Offers Weak Responses regarding Treatment of Christian Communities WASHINGTON, DC, August 2, 2011 - During his confirmation hearing earlier today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Amb. Francis Ricciardone, President
Meets with Armenian Assembly Interns Washington, DC, August 2, 2011 - As the Armenian Assembly continues to work to bolster support for Nagorno Karabakh in the House and Senate Appropriations
Menendez Reiterates Importance of U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide Washington, DC, August 2, 2011 - During today's confirmation hearing in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
Armenia -- Opposition leader Levon Ter-Petrosian addresses thousands of supporters rallying in Opposition leader Levon Ter-Petrosian reaffirmed late on Tuesday his September deadline for Armenia’s political leadership to call
On 2 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan partook in the solemn ceremony of lighting the torch of the 5th Pan-Armenian games at the Gandzasar’s Cathedral of
On August 1, the head of Armenian mission to NATO Armen Yedigaryan met the newly appointed NATO's Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic. The head of
“The USA has the highest level of participation in the settlement process of the conflict,” said U.S Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza in the interview with SalamNews. “The president
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan left for a short vacation, part of which he will spend abroad. On August 11, President Sargsyan will participate at the ceremony dedicated to the conclusion
President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovich on the tragic events in Lugansk and Donetsk regions. The letter states, “Mr. President, I was deeply
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Non-Nuclear and Counter-Proliferation met with Minister of Defense Ohanian, Secretary of the National Security Council Baghdasarian and senior officials of the Government
On July 29, the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the representatives of “Volvo Truks Corporation” and “Krone holding GmbH&Co.KG”. Greeting the guest Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that during their
On July 29, the National Security Council’s Secretary Arthur Baghdasaryan received U.S. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Security Ann Ganzer. The sides highly assessed the current
On July 29, the official farewell ceremony of Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski took place at the residence of the RA President. “I want to thank you for this visit
On July 29, the Prime Minister Tigran Sargysan received the delegation led by the head of International Financial Corporation Thomas Lyubek. Greeting the guest the head of the government
On July 29, the meeting between Arms Control and International Security Department chief Samvel Mkrtchyan and the delegation headed by U.S. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Threat
The military commander of the Libyan rebels fighting to topple Col Muammar Gaddafi has been killed. NTC head Mustafa Abdul-Jalil said Gen Abdel Fattah Younes was killed by assailants and
RA President Serzh Sargsyan received the visiting President of the Republic of Poland Bronislaw Komorowsk. The Presidents of the two countries had a face-to-face meeting, followed by a document
On July 28, Arthur Nalbandyan was appointed the governor of the Armenian region Lori. Prime Minister congratulated the newly appointed governor and wished him an effective activity.
After the last announcement made by the RA president Serzh Sargsyan according to which “The liberation of the Western Armenia is the task of the coming generations” makes their
On July 28, in the frames of the official visit of Bronislaw Kamarowski to Armenia the documents on the development of bilateral cooperation were signed between the two countries.
Ilham Aliyev’s statement on Armenians is a statement inappropriate not only to the head of the country but also to the sane people. RA President Serzh Sargsyan said this
ANC’s offer on including the issue of special elections in the agenda of discussions was adopted as a result of two meetings of ANC-authority dialogue. Saying this during
The representative of the central office of Armenian National Congress, the editor of “Haykakan jamanak” daily newspaper Nikol Pashinyan doesn’t have a reason to complain of the process of
On July 28, in the frames of the official visit to Armenia Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski visited Cicernakaberd memorial and laid a wreath near the monument of victims
Today during the session the Armenian government decided to appoint Arthur Nalbandyan a governor of Lori. Before Nalbandyan was the mayor of Alaverdi, he had held that post since
On July 27, the RA President Serzh Sargsyan received the delegation of the "Haniel Group" company comprising of the representatives of the "Eurodress," "Hess Natur" and the Armenian "VKS
The ways of overcoming challenges that Armenia and Armenians face should be found by the involvement of all the national potential. During “The question of the country” program of
WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee, at the request of Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), today deferred consideration of U.S. Ambassador to Armenia nominee John Heffern until its
“The World Team Chess Championship held in Ninbo, China, became the glorious hour for the Armenian team,” the message spread by the Armenian National Congress reads. According to the
The member of Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) party Arcvik Minasyan, deeply doubts that the dialogue between the authority and Armenian National Congress aims at solving problems of national importance
The participation of the present and the previous presidents of Armenia in the upcoming elections must be excluded. Such viewpoint is expressed by the member of the “Heritage” fraction
At the invitation of the RA President Serzh Sarsgsyan the President of the Republic of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski, accompanied by his spouse Anna Komorowska, will pay an official visit
On July 26, during the meeting the Armenian National Congress and the coalition formed an agenda. ANC representative and coordinator Levon Zurabyan told the journalists that two issues were
On July 26, the RA President Serzh Sagsyan visited house museum of Martiros Saryan and got acquainted with the collections of different stages of Saryan's works, the permanent exhibition
"We are for and we wish that the conflict is fully resolved as for the region's peoples to live in peace. We know how important the issue of
On July 26, the Prime Minister Tigran Sargysan received US Charge d'Affaires to the Republic of Armenia Bruce Donahue. Greeting the guest the Prime Minister noted that he highly assessed
“Dear champions, I congratulate you on the occasion of the recurrent brilliant victory, on the occasion of achieving the title of the World Champion. Your triumphant team has been successfully
According to the special changes adopted by Foreign Affairs Committee of U.S Congress Turkey should return Armenian and all other Christian churches to their historical owners. “I am sure
On July 23, Armenian ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan met the president of Lebanon’s Nabih Berri. The issues related to Lebanon’s inter-political state, the current phase of Armenian-Lebanese
At the invitation of Beijing’s mayor Guo Jinlong, the delegation headed by Yerevan mayor Karen Karapetyan will pay an official visit to Beijing to establish bilateral relations on July
The head of the center of Regional Studies Richard Kirakosyan was included in the Armenian delegation composed of 5 members who participated in the conference held in Ankara. They
RA Speaker of the National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan sent a letter of condolence to the president of Norwegian Storting Dag Terje Andersen on the tragic events taken place in
“The agreement on air transport between Armenia and Spain” was signed today at the Economic Development Ministry of Spain. The agreement was signed by the chief director of Spanish
In the report “On Armenian progress” made by the European Union on May 25 there are quite positive assessments on global political cooperation of Armenia-European Union. Arthur Baghdasaryan,
Within the festive events related to the 20th anniversary of the proclamation of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and endorsed by the State Commission, a photo-desk dedicated to the modern
On July 27, RA Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan will leave for Brussels to participate in the sitting of the North Atlantic Council
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan extended condolences to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway Yens Stoltenberg and the Norwegian government on the occasion of the tragic events
According to Azerbaijan media, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will leave for Azerbaijan. Within the frames of the visit, which will take place on July 27, Erdogan will
We strongly condemn yesterday’s violent attacks in Norway and their masterminds. We express our condolences and support to the families of the victims, the friendly people and Government of Norway. We
On July 22, RA Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the delegation headed by Baroness Caroline Cox, member of the UK House of Lords. Greeting the guest, the
Egypt supports a peaceful settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The Ambassador of Egypt to Azerbaijan Sabir Mansur declared about this during the interview with SalamNews Agency. “Azerbaijan and Egypt are
On July 22, the newly appointed Ambassador of Thailand to Armenia Chalermpol Thancitt (residence in Moscow) handed over his credentials to the RA President Serzh Sargsyan. Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the
Commissioner responsible for enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Štefan Füle informed at the interview with “Svoboda” Radio Station that now more resources are allocated for measures to strengthen confidence
On July 18-21 the delegation headed by the RA first Deputy Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan was in Washington to participate in Armenian-American mutual defense consultations. At the beginning of
RA President Serzh Sargysan answered the letter of Dmitry Medvedev on the regulation of Karabakh issue. The press secretary of the President Armen Arzumanyan informed about this.
On July 21, the Armenian ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan met Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Gabi Leyun. The ambassador Kocharyan handed the congratulatory letter of the RA Minister of
On July 21, the RA President Serzh Sargsyan paid a working visit to Shirak region. Serzh Sargsyan got acquainted with the construction of the center-kindergarten in Amasia community. The
Only society will win from the authority-opposition dialogue, but only if clever people put their ambitions aside and discuss priority issues for the society. The member of the Republican
Everything should be done for the successive finish of ANC-authority dialogue. Member of Republican party in the National Assembly Gagik Minasyan informed about this at the press conference held
Amendment based on the “Return of Churches” resolution introduced by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Ed Royce (R-CA) WASHINGTON, DC – With a vote of 43 to 1, the House Foreign
On July 20, the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received the newly appointed Ambassador of Thailand to Armenia Chalermpol Thancitt (residence in Moscow) on the occasion of
Washington, DC - Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved the Berman-Cicilline Amendment to H. R. 2583, the State Department-Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, urging Turkey
On July 20, the head of the Special Investigation Service Andranik Mirzoyan received the delegation headed by PACE Monitoring Committee co-rapporteur Axel Fischer. Issues related to the results of the
On July 20, RA Ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan received Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati. Ambassador Kocharyan conveyed a congratulatory letter by the RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan
On July 20, co-rapporteur on Armenia of the Monitoring Committee in PACE Axel Fischer met the secretary of RA NA ARF fraction Artyush Shahbazyan and the member of the
On July 20, RA first president Levon Ter-Petrosyan had a meeting with PACE co-reporter for the Armenian affairs Axel Fisher, the representative of the PA General Secretary Sylvia Zeher,
On July 19, RA President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) co-rapporteur on Armenia, Axel Fischer. Serzh Sargsyan highly appreciated the cooperation
On July 20 the Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the newly appointed Ambassador of Thailand to Armenia Chalermpol Thancitt (seat in Moscow). Congratulating the guest, Minister Nalbandian wished him
Armenian National Congress-authority dialogue forms an important culture in our country giving non-parliamentary forces chances to effect actively on political processes. Deputy of the Republican Party in the National
On July 20, RA President Serzh Sargsyan convoked consultations on migration policy. The meeting covered the current trends of migration flows and the management policy in the sphere.
Eric Rubin, who worked as the USA Deputy Ambassador to Russian, was appointed U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs. Eric Rubin is responsible for
Recently Kurd’s activities have activated in Turkey and they can cause serious conflicts. The doctor of political sciences, professor Levon Shirinyan and turkologist Levon Hovsepyan expressed such opinion during
PACE co-rapporteur on Armenia Axel Fischer is in Yerevan. PACE's official website reports that she will discuss with the Armenian authorities and the opposition the latest developments aimed at
On July 20, according to the agreement with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE mission held regular monitoring of the Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces’
By the data of “Erkir” daily newspaper the news that there is a leakage of party members from the Republican Party is real. According to the newspaper, those who
Pakistan appointed its first woman and youngest foreign minister within weeks of important talks with India. Before Khar was a deputy foreign minister. The former foreign minister of Pakistan resigned
Taking note of the official statement of the coordinator of the coalition's delegation in the ANC-authorities dialogue Davit Harutyunyan, that the delegation headed by him being a body,
On July 19, RA President Serzh Sargsyan received Lyon’s mayor, the president of Lyon’s community union Gerard Collomb. RA President noted that the cooperation had an important role in
On July 19, Political consultations take place between Armenian and Greek foreign departments at the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From the Armenian side, the consultation was headed by
On July 19, the Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan received the mayor of Lyon(France) Gerard Collomb. Greeting the guest Edward Nalbandyan noted that Armenia always had a special attitude towards
The editor-in-chief of “Azg” daily newspaper Hakob Avetikyan considered the relations of ANC and authority during the last 3-4 years and the process of the dialogue a great leap.
AS Azerbaijani media reports, during the meeting with the leader of Turkey’s People’s party Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu USA State Secretary Hillary Clinton blamed him that his party prevented the ratification
Washington Post magazine publishes an article where it is noted that a former foreign minister of NAgorno-Karabakh wants to distribute land in border areas to Armenians who fled Azerbaijan
On July 19-20, the delegation headed by the first Deputy of Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan is in the USA to participate in Armenian-Amercian bilateral defense consultations. The discussion related
According to Azerbaijani media, Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan Mohammad Bagir Bahrami announced that Iran was ready to mediate the settlement process of the conflict. “Iran supports the peaceful settlement
Official Baku worries about the presence of the Russian troops in the Armenian territory. According to the Azerbaijan media Deputy Minister of Azerbaijan FA ArazAzimov informed about this. According
After the meeting with Azerbaijani Minister of FA Elmar Mamedyarov Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian had a telephone conversation with the RF Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey
Deputy Chief Editor of “Ekho Moskvi” Sergey Buntman will be allowed to enter the Azerbaijan territory only after the settlement of the conflict. According to the Azerbaijani media the
Under the mandate of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, the contact line of the Armenian and Azerbaijani troops in the north of Chayli village of Azerbaijan’s Terter
China executed two former vice-mayors from two booming eastern cities for taking millions of dollars in bribes. Xu Maiyong, the former vice-mayor of Hangzhou, and Jiang Renjie, the former
According to BBC, US officials have held face-to-face talks with representatives of Col Muammar Gaddafi's government. The US said the meeting reiterated its demand that Col Gaddafi step down, and
After the collapse of Soviet Union, the natural priorities of the Austrian Foreign Policy has been the Eastern Europe and the Danube region Austrian Austrian Ambassador to Armenia said
After the first meeting of the delegates of the authority and the ANC, held on July 18, the coordinator of the Armenian National Congress Levon Zurabyan attached importance to
The first meeting of the authorities and the ANC delegates came to an end just 20 minutes ago. The meeting lasted 2 hours. First of all the representatives of
On July 18, RA president Serzh Sargsyan received the co-chairs of OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier (France), Robert Bradtke (USA), Igor Popov (Russia) and the personal representative of the
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