Speech by the Prime Minister of Armenia Mr. Andranik Margaryan Delivered at the 'The Ultimate Crime, the Ultimate Challenge: The Genocide and the Human Rights' International Conference
Distinguished participants of the international conference, Dear guests, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia as well as on behalf of the State Commission for Organization of Commemoration of the 90th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, I welcome all the participants and guests who responded to the State Commission's invitation and participated at the conference. This once again proves that today more than ever the Genocide, as the ultimate crime against... more »
Today RA Prime Minister A. Margaryan has received the members of "Ajax" Nautical Research Club who are due leave for Venice to take up "Cilicia" sea expedition. The ship is scheduled to set sail on May 9. After coasting France, Spain, Portugal and passing by the Gibraltar it will set off for Amsterdam where the vessel will harbour to winter upon completion of journey. Satisfied to see the crew in high spirits and firmly determined to take to a successful end this unique in its kind sea... more »
Today RA Prime Minister A. Margaryan has received Mr. Richard Weber, Chief of the Directorate for Europe, South Mediterranean, Near East and Neighborhood Policy Countries of the Office of European Cooperation, who was accompanied by Head of the EC Mission in Georgia and Armenia. By mentioning that a gradual integration in the European institutions and system of values is a top priority on Armenia's foreign policy agenda, the Prime Minister said to be satisfied with the establishment of... more »
Today RA Prime Minister A. Margaryan has received the delegation headed by Mr. O. Chirkounov, acting governor of Perm Province of the Russian Federation. In pointing out to the current high level of Russian-Armenian relationship, the parties mentioned that the expansion of bilateral trading links and the establishment and strengthening of direct relationship between different administrative units of the two countries had been given greater attention in the preceding period. In this... more »
Earlier today RA Prime Minister A. Margaryan, chairman of the state commission for preparation of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide gave a short talk at "The Great Genocide: Reality and Condemnation" symposium, which has started at the NAS of the Republic of Armenia. He stated, in particular: Today we are holding just another event on the agenda of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide - a symposium referred to as "The Great Genocide: Reality and Condemnation." The... more »
Today RA government commission for coordination of charitable programs has held an ordinary meeting presided at by Mr. S. Ter-Simonyan, chairman of the commission. The commission has discussed 9 charitable programs, including: the construction of a gym-hall for school No.10 in Gyumri, the provision of amenities to school No.1 in Maralik town, the manufacture of doors for the municipal out-patient clinic in Stepanakert as implemented by the Armenia All-Armenian Fund; a World Vision... more »
Today RA Prime Minister A. Margaryan has received the delegation headed by EC Director for In-School, Off-School and Higher Education Mrs.Gabriele Mazza. Appreciative of the existing strong ties of fruitful cooperation between the Armenian government and the EU, the Prime Minister has prioritized the collaboration in the areas of education and research in both CIS and European frameworks. He expressed satisfaction at the on-going efforts for drafting new education laws, developing new... more »
Today a meeting of the state commission for preparation of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide has been held at the Office of Government under the chairmanship of Prime Minister A. Margaryan. The commission has examined the progress in the preparatory work for the observations of the 90th anniversary of Genocide. Commission members - heads of the agencies responsible for the implementation of the projected events have reported in particular on the preparations to the... more »
In accordance with a decree signed by Prime Minister A. Margaryan, Mr. Aram Kocharyan was released from the post of Deputy Governor of Lori Marz and, in compliance with another decree by the Prime Minister, he was appointed Deputy Chairman of the State Social Insurance Fund. By Prime Minister's decision, Mr. Samvel Gulbekyan was appointed as Deputy Governor of Lori Marz.
Today Prime Minister A. Margaryan has called a consultative meeting RA Minister for Coordination of Territorial Administration and Industrial Infrastructure Operations, the Minister of Agriculture, the Chairmen of the Water Committee and the State Committee for Immovable Property Cadastre under the Government, the Chairman of the Central Electoral Commission, the Mayor of Yerevan, marz governors, heads of different units of the Government Staff. Discussed were issues concerning the progress... more »
