On the morning of October 23 - the last day of the official visit to the USA - RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan met with US Assistant Secretary of State Reuben Geoffrey. There have been discussed issues concerning the current status and the prospects for the development of the Armenian-American economic cooperation. In particular, the parties have addressed the activities of the USA-Armenia economic task force and the possibilities for further improvement of investment environment... more »
On October 22, 2007, RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan and his delegation took part in a session of the annual meeting of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington. Then Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan met with member of the bureau of ARF Dashnaktsutyun Karo Armenian. Among other questions of mutual interest, the parties have also touched upon the activities of USA-based Armenian organizations. Later that day, the Prime Minister had a meeting with President of... more »
On the evening of October 20, RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan returned to Washington from Los Angeles where his meetings were continued. October 21 - the second day in office for newly appointed IMF executive director Dominique Strauss-Kan - commenced with a meeting with RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan. Congratulating Mr. Strauss-Kan on his appointment to the high post of IMF Executive Director, Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan wished him every success in the decision of the problems faced... more »
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Georgia Zurab Nogaideli on his birthday which reads as follows: "Dear Zurab Temurovich! On behalf of the Government of Republic Armenia and myself, I sincerely wish you a happy birthday. Prioritizing the development of mutually advantageous ties between the Republic Armenia and Georgia, highly appreciative of your personal contribution to their strengthening, I would like to note especially... more »
By RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan's decision, Harut Sassounian has been conferred upon RA Prime Minister's commemorative medal for outstanding services rendered to the Armenian nation, charitable activities and a valuable contribution made in this area. Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan handed in the commemorative medal to Harut Sassounian in LosAngeles during his ongoing visit to the United States.
RA Prime Minister Serzha Sargsyan's visit to the United States of America continues. On the morning of October 19, 2007, the Prime Minister met with the members of the editorial board of "Los Angeles Times" newspaper. During the meeting, which lasted more than an hour, Serzh Sargsyan gave an extended interview to this authoritative newspaper by answering a broad range of questions sent by readership. The questions addressed to the Prime Minister covered most various spheres, among which -the... more »
Today RA government commission on coordination of charitable programs has met, presided at by commission Chairman S. Ter-Simonyan. The commission has considered 5 charitable programs. In particular, the following programs have been discussed and approved: a Hayastan All-Armenian Fund-implemented program entitled "Design of Improvements to Haghartsin Monastic Complex," an "SOS Children's Village" welfare fund-implemented program on the establishment of a branch of SOS Children's Village... more »
In the framework of his visit to the United States, RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan met with US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates at Pentagon on October 18, 2007. Pointing out to the current high level of relationship between Armenia and the USA, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the pace of development of the bilateral military-political cooperation and thanked the American side for sustained assistance provided to the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia. In turn,... more »
On October 24, 2007, RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan will leave the United States for the French Republic. Within the framework of his official visit, the Prime Minister will meet with President of France Nicolas Sarkozi and Prime Minister Francois Fillon. Serzh Sargsyan is scheduled to deliver a speech during the supper hosted in his honor with participation of members of the Senate and National Assembly of France, mayors, heads of the influential Armenian organizations of... more »
RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan received the delegation led by President of the Worldwide Armenian Congress and Union of Armenians of Russia Ara Abramyan. Greeting the members of the delegation, the Prime Minister noted that those in Armenia have always followed with interest the activities of the Worldwide Armenian Congress and the Union of Armenians of Russia. As he said, Motherland ' s and Diaspora ' s efforts towards having a strong State and a strong Diaspora were in full... more »
