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  05, 2008

  Today President Serzh Sarkissian held a working meeting with the Chairman of the Court of Appeals, Hovhannes Manoukian At the meeting discussed were issues pertaining to the program of comprehensive measures directed at the strengthening of independence of the courts. It was stated that the main objective of the program is the elevation of the confidence level of the society toward the courts, which should be accomplished through the persistent reduction of corruption risks in the courts and raise of justice efficiency. It was also mentioned that on the road toward fair and unbiased courts, the monitoring...
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  05, 2008

  Today President Serzh Sarkissian received the Chairman of the “Gasprom” company, Alexei Miller Welcoming the guest, the President of Armenia said that in the person of the “Gasprom” Armenia has a reliable and promising partner. S. Sarkissian expressed confidence that the cooperation will continue to develop successfully, acquiring new dimensions. The sides mentioned with satisfaction that in recent years the “Hayrusgazard” company has been rather efficient, the figures are impressive and the very fact that the company has increased the volume of gas consumption speaks not only about...
• 15

  05, 2008

  Today President Serzh Sarkissian received Tom Adams, Coordinator of the US assistance to the countries of Europe and Eurasia at the State Department. The President of Armenia stressed the importance of strengthening relations with the United States incorporating them in the context of economic development, strengthening of democracy and regional stability. The two sides spoke about the post-election situation in Armenia and stemming issues. They also spoke about the future activities of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Tom Adams noted that the American side has some apprehensions regarding possible changes in the indicators which...
• 09

  05, 2008

  Visit of the delegation headed by President Serzh Sarkissian to the Nagorno Karabakh Republic On May 8, 2008, delegation headed by the President of Armenia, Serzh Sarkissian left for the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh. The delegation comprised Secretary of the National Security Council, Arthur Baghdassarian, leader of the Armenian Republican Party fraction in the National Assembly Karen Karapetian, Minister of Defense Seiran Ohanian, Minister of Agriculture David Lokian, Minister of Finance Tigran Davtian, Minister of Health Artem Kushkian, and Minister for Emergency Situations Mher...
• 07

  05, 2008

  Today President Serzh Sarkissian received the representatives of the Committee and the Council of the Veterans of World War II. Addressing the veterans the President of Armenia said, “First, I want to cordially congratulate you on the occasion of Victory Day and in your person all those who contributed to the victory. On these occasions we usually speak about the direct participants of the events: soldiers, officers, generals who were fighting the evil and brought victory to all of us. We should not forget of course those who were working behind the front lines giving their hope, compassion and faith and working...
• 05

  05, 2008

  Today President Serzh Sarkissian received a well-known Diaspora Armenian businessman and benefactor, Vache Manoukian and a member of the Executive Board of the HSBC, David Badd At the meeting discussed were issues related to the improvement of the investment climate in Armenia and enhanced employment of the Diaspora potential. The parties agreed that Armenia has a great potential whose appropriate handling can foster the country’s economic development, including the increase the number of tourists. The sides spoke also about the possibilities of expanding the HSBC services in Armenia.