Today a session of the Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO has been held at the Office of Government, presided at by Council Chairman, RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan. The Governing Council has discussed and approved a package consisting of the application for a 7th disbursement under the program and relevant documents which will be submitted to the MCC. The given package comprises the application for disbursement and the quarterly financial statements,... more »
Congratulatory messages continue to be received in connection with the election of Serzh Sargsyan as President of the Republic of Armenia. The message sent by Secretary-General of the Council of Europe Right Hon Terry Davis states in part: "Dear President-elect, I am writing you to congratulate you on your election as President of Armenia. Following the recent parliamentary and presidential elections, the Armenian people have now chosen the leaders who will be responsible for... more »
Congratulatory messages continue to be received in connection with the election of Serzh Sargsyan to the post of RA President. The message sent by President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov states in part: "Dear Serzh Azati, Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of your election as President of the Republic Armenia. I am confident that the Uzbek-Armenian relations based on the principles of friendship and mutual respect will continue strengthening... more »
Today a phone conversation has been held between RA President-elect, RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and RF President Vladimir Putin. Once again, the President of the Russian Federation congratulated Serzh Sargsyan on his election as President of Armenia. He expressed his support for the people and authorities of Armenia in connection with the internal political situation in the country. Vladimir Putin emphasized the need for addressing the present situation through political ways - by means... more »
RA PRESIDENT-ELECT PRIME MINISTER SERZH SARGSYAN'S MESSAGE ON WOMEN'S DAY
Dear Women, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on Women' s Day. Each of us today addresses words of praise, affection and appreciation to you. It would be hard to overestimate our women ' s contribution to the re-instatement of the Armenian nationhood, as well as to the cause of fostering progress and prosperity in the country. You play a significant role in domestic public and political life, in the spheres of education and health care where we have still much to do.... more »
President of the Republic of India Prtibha Devisingh Patil has sent a congratulatory message to RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan on his election as President of the Republic of Armenia. The message says in part: "Excellency, Please accept my sincere congratulations on your election to the office of President of the Republic of Armenia. I am convinced that Armenia will experience progress under your leadership. Relations between India and Armenia go deep into history to provide our... more »
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has sent a congratulatory message to RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan on his election as President of the Republic of Armenia. The message says in part: "On behalf of the government and the people of Algeria, as well as on my own behalf, I warmly congratulate you on your election to the highest office of your country and wish your every success in your mission. I take this opportunity to assure of my readiness to cooperate with you for the... more »
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan received a delegation led by head of mission of observers of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe John Prescott. During the meeting John Prescott noted that as a European body, the structure represented by him has already assessed the elections. "I confirm our assessment. I hope that our opinion will not be used as a proof for the reasons of one or another side and will be perceived as a sincere estimation," Mr. Prescott said and added that... more »
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan received a delegation led by EU Special Representative for South Caucasus Peter Semneby, which comprised Head of EC Mission in Armenia Raul Lutzenberger, political advisers to the EU Special Representative in South Caucasus Andrei Dydenko and Rasa Ostrauskaite, as well as French Ambassador to Armenia Serge Smessow. At this follow-up meeting with Peter Semneby, again Serzh Sargsyan discussed the internal political situation in Armenia following the... more »
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan received U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Matthew Bryza The meeting was attended by U.S. Charge d ' Affaires in Armenia Joseph Pennington and Embassy Adviser on Political and Economic Issues Steven Banks. With reference to the post-election situation in Armenia, the parties have touched upon the ways out of it. They have also discussed the efforts for averting ceasefire breaches like the one that occurred on March 4 in... more »
