Mr. Koriun L. Atoyan was appointed RA Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy by Prime Minister A. Margaryan's decision. Biographic details Mr. Koriun Atoyan was born at Berd village of Tavish Marz on February 16, 1956. In 1974-1979, he studied at the Yerevan Institute of National Economy. After taking the first academic degree, he was engaged in post-graduate studies following which he worked as an engineer at the R&D Institute of Construction Economics. In the period between... more »
Today Mr. Manouk Topouzyan, RA Minister-Chief of Staff of the Office of Government, and Mr. Arthur Manaseryan, Head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Office of Government, have left for Greece to attend the ministerial forum referred to as "Improvements in Public Administration and Institutional Reforms," as organized in the framework of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization. The topical discussions are scheduled on February 20-21. A joint statement on structural reforms... more »
Today Prime Minister A. Margaryan has convened a meeting of the jubilee commission for coordination of preparations for the 70th anniversary of Hrant Matevosyan's birth to review the progress in the implementation of the tasks set at the previous meeting and discuss issues bearing on the distribution of funds for various events to be held in commemoration of the anniversary. Prime Minister A. Margaryan, chairman of the commission, and commission members were reported that most of those... more »
Today RA Prime Minister A. Margaryan has received the delegation headed by Mr. Serguey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, who is in Armenia on official visit. In welcoming the delegation, the Prime Minister has expressed the hope that this visit of the Russian Foreign Minister and the upcoming arrival of President Putin would be a further strong impetus for the development of the cooperation between our two countries. Noting that Russia was Armenia's largest... more »
RA Prime Minister A. Margaryan has sent a message of condolence to Mrs. Nazik Al-Hariri, the spouse of the late Prime Minister of Lebanon Mr. Rafik Hariri and his family. The message, in particular, reads as follows: "Very Esteemed Mrs Al-Hariri, we were deeply shocked at the news of the tragic killing of our friend Rafik Hariri who fell a prey to an appalling act of terrorism. On behalf of the government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I convey sincere condolences to you and to all... more »
On the occasion of the appointment of Mrs. Yulia Timoshenko to the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine, RA Prime Minister A. Margaryan has sent a message of congratulations, which reads as follows: "Dear Yulia Vladimirovna, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I am congratulating you on your appointment as Prime Minister of Ukraine." In prioritizing the development of diversified ties between Ukraine and the Republic of Armenia, I express the hope that your... more »
Andranik Margarian sends condolences on the tragic death of Georgian Premier Minister Zurab ZHvania Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margarian sent a message of condolences to the government of Georgia to offer his sympathies on the tragic and untimely death of Georgian Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania. The message reads as follows. "The Armenian government expresses its deep condolences on the tragic death of prime minister Zurab Zhvania. Together with our words of deep sadness and... more »
Earlier today the members of the Prime Minister-led Armenian delegation, which has arrived in Poland to attend the ceremony of the 60th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, visited the Julius Slowazski Theater in Krakow. In the Glassed Hall of the theater high-ranking guests from several countries of the world were greeted by President Aleksander Kwasniewski and his spouse. Then the whole gathering took part in the international conference referred to as "Let My... more »
Address by RA Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan on the Occasion of the 13th Anniversary of the Armenian National Army
Dear Compatriots, Commanders and Soldiers of the Armenian Army: The National Army of Armenia as born and strengthened during the stressful years of the fight for freedom of Artsakh, which was imposed upon our people from outside, is among the most significant achievements of our independent statehood. The patriotic fighting spirit and warfare potential of the newly created armed forces relied upon the military skill and experience provided by Soviet Army regular officers of Armenian... more »
A Prime Minister A. Margaryan-headed Armenian delegation has arrived in the Republic of Poland (Krakow) to attend the ceremony of the 60th anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. The delegation is comprised of Mr. Ruben Shugaryan, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, heads of various departments of the Office of Government and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Later today the Prime Minister and the members of the delegation visited the Cardinal's Residence at... more »
