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100 young people joined RPA Youth Organization02.06.2017

100 young people joined RPA Youth Organization

On 2 June at the Central of Office of RPA Youth Organization a solemn ceremony of handing party membership cards to the new members of the party was held. 100 young people joined RPA Youth organization. Membership cards were handed by the Head of Yerevan Council of RPA Youth Organization Mr. Armen Gevorgyan. Congratulating the new members, Armen Gevorgyan noted that they join a big family which unites active and motivated young people. He added that RPA Youth Organization appreciates... more →

Government to hold consultations in Marzes to discuss priorities and problems01.06.2017

Government to hold consultations in Marzes to discuss priorities and problems

A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. Speaking about the importance of community and regional development programs, the Prime Minister stated in part, “I have repeatedly said that our actions and measures aim to bring about practical and tangible results in every area. At the same time, we have stated the importance of community and regional development... more →

Mayor Taron Margaryan awards winners of citywide memorial chess tournament31.05.2017

Mayor Taron Margaryan awards winners of citywide memorial chess tournament

With the assistance of Yerevan Mayor, the president of Yerevan Chess Federation Taron Margaryan, the citywide memorial chess tournament between schoolchildren dedicated to the Olympic chess champion, international grand master Karen Asryan has been held in the capital for the third time. Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, the vice-president of the Armenian Chess Federation Smbat Lputyan as well as Karen Asryan’s parents were present at the ceremony of closing of the tournament held in... more →

PM Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Justice David Haroutunyan30.05.2017

PM Introduces Newly Appointed Minister of Justice David Haroutunyan

Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced today newly appointed Minister of Justice David Haroutunyan to the Ministry Staff. Congratulating David Haroutunyan on his appointment to the new position, the Premier stated in part, “The Ministry of Justice is an important link in the government, given the challenges stemming from the adoption of the new Constitution and the ensuing legislative amendments. In general, we have formulated our vision of what kind of Armenia we want to see in... more →

Ara Babloyan Receives Ambassador of Czech Republic to Armenia29.05.2017

Ara Babloyan Receives Ambassador of Czech Republic to Armenia

On May 29, the RA NA President Ara Babloyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to the RA Petr Mikyska. Welcoming the Ambassador in the parliament, Ara Babloyan highlighted the role of the inter-parliamentary relations, especially the parliamentary friendship groups in the development of the bilateral relations. The RA NA President expressed his gratitude to the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Parliament for adopting the resolution on... more →

RA Prime Minister Attends Meeting of CIS Council of Heads of Government26.05.2017

RA Prime Minister Attends Meeting of CIS Council of Heads of Government

The Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan-headed governmental delegation is paying a working visit to Kazan, Russian Federation, to attend the meetings of the CIS Heads of Government Council and the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. The CIS Heads of Government Council’s narrow-format and enlarged meetings discussed issues related to the further development of economic cooperation. After the CIS Heads of Government Council’s extended meeting, the heads of government signed a number... more →