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  05, 2008

  Today the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa, Andres Venter (residence in Kiev) presented his credentials to President Serzh Sarkissian The President of Armenia congratulated the Ambassador on his nomination and noted that Armenia attaches priority to the development of relations with the African states and with the Republic of South Africa in particular. Serzh Sarkissian hailed the balanced position of South Africa on the Armenia-related issues that are being discussed in different international structures. The newly appointed Ambassador said that he observed in the programs of the Armenian Government a number of issues,...
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  05, 2008

  Today President Serzh Sarkissian received the Chairman of the Rosgosstrakh Holding, Danil Khachaturov At the meeting discussed were issues pertaining to the priorities in the economic development of Armenia, prospects of development in the areas of insurance, banking and financial structures. The parties spoke also about the tendencies in global economy.
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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...
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  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...
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  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...