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  09, 2008

  ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN AT THE AWARD CEREMONY DEDICATED TO THE INDEPENDENCE DAY Ladies and Gentlemen: Today we present the highest state awards on the occasion of the 17th Anniversary of Armenia’s Independence. Restoration of the Armenian statehood at the closing of the 20th century is the greatest achievement of our people. Each and every one of us has to strengthen that independence from day to day. Representatives of all the strata of our society – military personnel, artists, students, workers, miners, all of us – contribute our efforts and enthusiasm to the...
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  09, 2008

  President Serzh Sargsyan received the administrator of the Armenian railroad system’s consortium, President of the “Russian railroads” company Vladimir Yakunin Today President Serzh Sargsyan received the administrator of the Armenian railroad system’s consortium, President of the “Russian railroads” company Vladimir Yakunin. The parties discussed the current situation of the Armenian railways and prospects for development. Noting that Armenia has great expectations that under the Russian management the Armenian railways would become modern and highly efficient system, President Sargsyan stressed at the same time the importance of...
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  09, 2008

  The President of Armenia and President of the Armenia’s Chess Federation, Serzh Sargsyan attended a one-day UN Cup chess tournament Today the President of Armenia and President of the Armenia’s Chess Federation, Serzh Sargsyan attended a one-day UN Cup chess tournament which opened at the grounds of the Yerevan State University. The President of Armenia observed the competition. In his opening remarks Minister for Sport and Youth Affairs Armen Grigorian said that this traditional tournament was expanding, attracting more competitors including those from marzes which proves that the chess playing in our country...
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  09, 2008

  President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the ceremony of groundbreaking for the new branch of the Matenadaran Today President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the ceremony of groundbreaking for the new branch of the Matenadaran. According to the Director of the Matendadaran, Hrachia Tamrazian, “the construction of a new branch of the Matenadaran is an important event in our modern history, the greatest scientific and cultural project of the last decade, which was approved and headed by President Serzh Sargsyan. This project will become a powerful signal and will strengthen our spiritual and...
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  09, 2008

  President Serzh Sargsyan presented at the Court of Cassations the newly appointed President of the Court, Arman Mkrtumian Today President Serzh Sargsyan presented at the Court of Cassations the newly appointed President of the Court, Arman Mkrtumian. Noting that the decree on his nomination was signed on September 17 based on the recommendation of the Justice Council, the President of Armenia congratulated Arman Mkrtumian on this appointment to this extremely responsible position and expressed wish that he set an example by his work and professional conduct for all the judges of Armenia. In his remarks...
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  09, 2008

  The ceremony of swearing in the new judge has taken place By the August 6 decree of President Serzh Sargsyan, Arsen Mkrtchian was appointed Chairman of the Court of Cassation. Today at the session of the Justice Council, which was attended by the President of Armenia, there took place the ceremony of swearing in the new judge. Assuming the high position of judge, he vowed to “fulfill his responsibilities in accordance with the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Armenia, to be fair and principled, just and humane, to solemnly observe...