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  09, 2009

  The Address of the President of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Serzh Sargsyan on the Occasion of the 18th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia Your Holiness, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Compatriots, I cordially congratulate you on occasion of the 18th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. This is a holiday all the generations of the Armenian nation coveted and sensed deep in their hearts. I emphasize: all the generations without exception. No matter where the battle was fought: at the River Aratsani, in the fields of Avarayr or Dzirav, on the strongholds of Cilicia, under the walls of Van, at Sardarapat or at Shushi, we...
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  09, 2009

  Opening remarks of President Sargsyan at the thematic debate on the “Current stage of the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations” This is our third meeting in this format. As you remember, the first two meetings of this kind were dedicated to the peaceful resolution of the NK conflict and mitigation of the consequences of the global financial and economic crisis. For me personally, and as I have been told for many of the participants, these discussions were important and necessary not only for sharing views but also for making certain adjustments in our course of actions. Today, I propose the discussions the current...
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  09, 2009

  Opening remarks of President Serzh Sargsyan at the Armenian-Croatian Business Forum President Mesic, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, First, I would like to once again thank President Mesic for warm hospitality. I salute the participants of the Armenian-Croatian Business Forum. This is the first Forum of the Armenian and Croatian businessmen, and it provides a good opportunity for the entrepreneurs of our two countries to establish ties and to outline future cooperation. It is also important that the Forum is taking place amidst the economic and financial crisis,...
• 01

  09, 2009

  Statement of President Sargsyan at the annual gathering of the MFA senior executive staff and Heads of the Armenian Embassies and Consulates abroad Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, This is one of our traditional meetings which take place in the framework of the annual ambassadorial gathering. These gatherings provide a good opportunity to evaluate the ongoing developments in your host countries and international organizations and look together for the answers for the emerging challenges and issues. You represent the highest level of political planning in the area of foreign relations and these gatherings are also expected...
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  08, 2009

  Address by President Sargsyan at the opening of the FIDE Grand Prix “Jermuk-2009” tournament Dear Mr. Ilyumzhinov, Dear Chess players, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am happy to greet you all in Jermuk. Today, we are conducting in Armenia a momentous chess tournament which would be prestigious to host for any country. Tournaments of this standing are festive events for the nations which appreciate and cherish the world’s oldest intellectual game – chess. I am confident that in the ensuing days, Jermuk will be the center of attention of the chess fans all over the world. They will...
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  07, 2009

  Remarks of President Sargsyan at the meeting with the high school graduates of distinction and the winners of the Kangaroo math competition Dear children, Young ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased to welcome you at the Presidential Palace. While ago, you have had the opportunity to tour the halls for official meetings and ceremonies and get familiar with some protocol intricacies. I hope it’s been an interesting experience for you. You may remember that months ago I said that all those children who would distinguish themselves among their peers with their knowledge, who would become the winners or laureates of...