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President awarded the national and public figure, benefactor Hovhannes Chilinkirian with the Order of Honor

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 3781_bPresident Serzh Sargsyan received today His Holiness, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II and the Armenian-French national and public figure, publicist, historian, benefactor Hovahnnes Chilinkirian. These days, through his great devotion and years-long efforts in the Holy See of Echmiadzin there opened the museum named after the renowned Armenian intellectual, a martyr who perished in Mets Eghern Rouben Sevak.
The President of Armenia thanked Hovhannes Chilinkirian for bringing to life in Motherland such an important initiative, hailed his efforts aimed at the preservation of the Armenian identity and awarded him with one of the highest awards of the Republic of Armenia – the Order of Honor.

Underscoring that opening of this wonderful cultural center at the Holy See of Echmiadzin has been Hovhannes Chilinkirian’s cherished dream for many years, His Holiness expressed hope that the unique and precious collection donated to the museum by the benefactor, which shows in his best the great intellectual Rouben Sevak, who shared the tragic fate of his people and became a martyr for the Armenians’ sacred faith will be very useful and interesting for all visitors of the museum.

The national and public figure, benefactor Hovhannes Chilinkirian expressed thanks to President Serzh Sargsyan for the high award and to His Holiness for assisting and supporting him in fulfilling in Motherland his almost fifty-year long dream.

President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting with the senior staff of the Ministry of Agriculture

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 3771President Serzh Sargsyan visited today the Ministry of Agriculture. The President toured the premise, in different departments conversed with the employees about their programs, existing problems, listened to the proposed ways to solve them and the employees’ expert opinion and ideas regarding the development of the area of agriculture.

Afterwards, the President of Armenia in the conference hall of the Ministry held a meeting with the senior staff of the Ministry. The Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetian, Deputy Ministers Samvel Galstian, Garnik Petrossian, Robert Makarian, Head of the State Service for Food Safety Abram Bakhchagulian, Chief of Staff Artashes Kirakossian, and Director of the Armenian Fruit Ltd. Alvina Avagian reported on the programs implemented in different sectors of agriculture, including on the process of reforms. They also presented problems and challenges existing in the area, as well as prospects of development.

The President directed questions to the reporters, Heads of the Departments and Divisions. Serzh Sargsyan underscored that there is still unemployed potential in the area of agriculture, opportunities and prospects for development, which means that the Ministry has large-scale works to do. Discussed were also issues related to the procurement at this stage of harvesting, current procurement indicators, cooperation with the processing companies, export of agricultural produce and other issues.

Serzh Sargsyan responded to the questions raised by the attendees which pertained not only to the area of agriculture but also to the internal and foreign policies of our country, social and economic problems.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Serzh Sargsyan handed to Karine Esayan, Head the Horticulture and Plant Protection Section of the Vegetation and Plant Protection Department of the Ministry, Heriqnaz Lemberian, Head of the Agricultural Programming Section of the Agricultural Development Programs Department, Hrachia Tspnetsian, Head of the Agricultural Development Programs Department, and Donara Simonian, Head of the Human Resources Department the Commendation Letters of the President of Armenia for their years-long and diligent work.

President attended the opening ceremony of the Armenian National Engineering Laboratories at the Engineering University

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 3735Today, at the RA State Engineering University, President Serzh Sargsyan was present at the ceremony of opening of the Armenian National Engineering Laboratories. The necessity and importance of creating modern educational laboratories of regional importance was underscored by the President of Armenia back in 2011 at the meeting with the Founder, President and Chief Executive Director of the National Instruments Company James Truchard.

During today’s tour of the University, Serzh Sargsyan familiarized with the investment projects, conditions created in compliance with the program, capacities of the laboratories and prospects of the program. The creation of the Armenian National Engineering Laboratories is aimed at the enforcement of the educational capacities and research potential in the area of engineering in Armenia through the development of technologies and innovations, modernizing the educational and research structures of the Engineering University in accordance with international standards. During the tour, the President was informed that the laboratories will service students of 24 specialties from six departments of the University (nearly 2000 students each year), who will have the opportunities to combine technical courses and research work.

It was noted that through the efforts of the partners and co-sponsors of the project – the Government of Armenia, Engineering University, USAID and the world’s largest engineering National Instruments Company and as a result of the state-private sector-international organizations link there will be created a contemporary scientific, educational and research base. According to those responsible for the program, it is a groundbreaking project in the area of technical education and has been the largest and most significant investment for the improvement of the infrastructure of the higher education establishments and laboratory bases.

President invited a meeting on the Sevan Lake related problems

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3683President Serzh Sargsyan invited today a meeting which was attended by the RA Prime Minister Tigran Sarkissian, Vice Prime Minister Armen Gevorkian, Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunian, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetian, Minister of Finance David Sarkissian, Minister of Economy Vahram Avanessian, governor of Gegharkunik marz Rafik Grigorian, Chairman of the Commission on the Sevan Lake issues Vladimir Movsissian and relevant officials from the Presidential Staff.

At the meeting, discussed were issues related to the restoration of the Lake’s endemic fish population and other Sevan related problems. Participants of the meeting discussed also the preliminary results of the Sevan endemic fish growing program at the net and cage farm on Sevan. Discussed were main provisions and directions of the comprehensive program related to the restoration of the Lake’s endemic fish population, as well as mechanisms for its implementation which will considerably improve the situation related to the augmentation and natural reproduction of the fish population of the Lake.

Along with the resolution of Sevan’s foremost problems, in the phase of program implementation the President stressed the importance of the creation numerous jobs and enhancement of the economic development in the context of the equal development of the region.

 

2013-09-03 / President Serzh Sargsyan met in Moscow with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin

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President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in the Russian Federation on a working visit met today in Moscow with the President of Russia Vladimir Putin.

Before the negotiations with his counterpart, President Serzh Sargsyan in his opening remarks first expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin for the invitation and noted that that are many issues to be discussed. These issues can be talked over and decided upon for furthering the bilateral relation and, certainly, the integration processes.

“Relations between Armenia and Russia are based on the centuries-long traditions of friendship and brotherhood of our two nations. I am confident that these relations will continue to develop in the spirit of mutual understanding, in line with the Agreement on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. I am certain that each generation of the Armenians and citizens of the Russian Federation should bring their contribution to the history of these relations. We cherish these relations and we will do our best to develop them. It’s an absolute priority of us. Nevertheless, there are, of course, issues which should be solved in a manner which will elevate our relations to a new, higher level, and that’s the purpose of my visit to Moscow,” President Serzh Sargsyan said.

Welcoming his colleague to Moscow, the President of Russia V. Putin thanked President Sargsyan for accepting the invitation and for the visit. “This is your second visit in recent times. I am very glad that our relations are developing dynamically on almost every direction. Our parliaments, governments and business structures also maintain frequent contacts. Honestly, in this regard too, I hope the results are positive. The turnover in our economy has reached 23 percent. Russia remains Armenia’s number one trade partner, and that tendency continues,” the President of the Russian Federation said.

President Serzh Sargsyan met in Tehran with the newly-elected President of Iran Hasan Rouhani

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In the framework of his working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, President Serzh Sargsyan in Tehran met today with the newly-elected President of Iran Hasan Rouhani.

At the beginning of the meeting, the President of Iran expressed gratitude to President Serzh Sargsyan for accepting the invitation and bringing his participation to the ceremony of inauguration. Serzh Sargsyan once again congratulated Hasan Rouhani on his election as President of Iran and wished him productive work and recurring success on this high and responsible position.

At the meeting, the Presidents of the two countries discussed a wide range of issues pertinent to the bilateral as well as multilateral issues. The parties underscored that the agenda of the Armenian-Iranian cooperation is pretty extensive and testifies to the implementation of a number of major projects. Expressing satisfaction with the high level of the mutually beneficial cooperation based on the ages-long traditionally friendly relations between Armenia and Iran, Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Hasan Rouhani stressed that it is necessary to elevate the cooperation to a new, higher level.

The interlocutors spoke also about regional issues, particularly, the current stage of the NK peace process.

Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Hasan Rouhani recalled warmly the meetings held in their capacity as the Secretaries of National Security of their respective countries and expressed readiness to work in the same vein for the deepening of the Armenian-Iranian cooperation.

 

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the King of Spain Juan Carlos I

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 President Serzh Sargsyan sent today a letter of condolences to the King of Spain Juan Carlos I

on the derailment of the passenger train in the Galicia region of Spain which claimed over seventy lives and left more than hundred people injured.

“Sharing your and Spanish people’s pain, I wish tenacity and resolve to the families and friends of the victims and a speedy recovery to the injured,” the letter of condolences of the President of Armenia reads.

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping

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 Սերժ-ՍարգսյանPresident Serzh Sargsyan sent today a letter of condolences to the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on a devastating earthquake in Gansu province which claimed numerous human lives.

“I am confident that measures taken by the Chinese Government will allow to quickly overcome the consequences of this calamity.

Sharing your and the friendly Chinese people’s grief, I wish the families of the victims and the people of China tenacity and resolve and I wish a speedy recovery to those injured,” the letter of the President of Armenia reads.

President Serzh Sargsyan received the EU Special Representative Philippe Lefort

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3536President Serzh Sargsyan received today the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia Philippe Lefort.

The parties conversed about the dynamically progressing Armenia-EU relations, regional developments as well as about the EU assistance for the reforms in Armenia which are being implemented in a number of areas.

Philippe Lefort reiterated the EU support for the NK peace process in the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. The parties spoke also about the importance of the confidence building measures in the process of the conflict resolution.

President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the RF President Vladimir Putin

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 Today, President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the tragic accident with the bus near Podolsk.

The President of Armenia asked to convey his condolences and words of support to the families and friends of those killed in the accident and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

President Sargsyan met with the honorary guests and film industry professionals participating at the Golden Apricot Film Festival

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 Tonight, the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan met with the honorary guests and film industry professionals from Armenia and different countries of the world who are participating at the 10th International Film Festival in Yerevan.

The participants of the meeting spoke with the President of Armenia about the Golden Apricot’s ten year existence, success, as well as about the nominations of this year’s Festival. They noted with satisfaction that the repute of the Festival is growing by year, the geography of the participants is expanding, and the number of the movies is increasing too.

The newly appointed Ambassador of Brazil Edson Marinho Duarte Monteiro presented his credentials to Serzh Sargsyan

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 Today, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Brazil to the Republic of Armenia Edson Marinho Duarte Monteiro presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.

The President congratulated the Ambassador on the commencement of his duties and wished him success in his diplomatic mission in our country. Serzh Sargsyan expressed hope that Ambassador Monteiro will do his best to justify expectations of the two friendly nations and trust of the President of Brazil in elevating bilateral relations to a new level and in strengthening the Armenian-Brazilian relations based on mutual respect and trust.

The newly appointed Ambassador of Brazil expressed gratitude to the President Sargsyan for his and all RA state bodies’ readiness to provide necessary assistance and assured that during his tenure, he would do his best to make bilateral relations closer and further deepen cooperation.

At the meeting, the parties stressed the importance of improving the legal field and of the active interparliamentary cooperation and interaction in the framework of international organizations.

Welcoming address of President Serzh Sargsyan to the Golden Apricot International Film Festival

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սերժ սարգսյանI send my warm salutations to the organizers, participants and guests of the Golden Apricot International Film Festival. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Festival, I cordially congratulate its initiators and implementers.

We still have much to do to strengthen our position on the world movie map and with this regard the Golden Apricot’s repute as the leading regional film festival is of special importance. In the last ten years, many of the outstanding figures of the cinema world have discovered Armenia anew and have become our country’s dear and dedicated friends. Undoubtedly, such a festival is a great honor for any country and is an excellent opportunity for establishing new cultural ties. It is proved by the extensive geographical representation of the participants of the Festival as well as by the interest of a number of the world’s leading mass media outlets toward the Golden Apricot and our country.

The Festival’s mission of promoting the development of the national cinema and creation of the Golden Apricot international film school is critical. Today, movies created through the assistance of the Festival are representing Armenia on numerous international film festivals. Golden Apricot’s rich ten-year history is a commendable and laudable reality which has been enriching Armenia’s cultural life.

Dear Friends,

I once again welcome the participants and guests of the Tenth Festival. I urge you to remain faithful to its motto – the Crossroad of Civilizations and Cultures – to preserve and deepen momentous achievements of the Festival and its high repute. I wish the organizers diligence and enthusiasm to continue with the same vigor their noble work launched ten years ago.

 

President Serzh Sargsyan met with the members of the Public Council

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 President Serzh Sargsyan met today with the members of the Public Council.

Discussed was a wide framework of issues pertinent to the internal as well as foreign policy, ranging from the problems of the state policy on culture, risks related to the water resources of Ararat valley up to the problems associated with the preservation of the historical and cultural heritage in Yerevan and proposals aimed at the modernization of the telecommunication system.

Considering that the extensive agenda involves different areas and each of them independently, according to the President, could become a topic for consultations, President Serzh Sargsyan expressed hope that the presented issues and corresponding documentation have already been discussed at the Public Council and the Council will continue to work them over with the relevant agencies, trying to be useful to these agencies in finding efficient solutions for the raised issues.

Serzh Sargsyan noted that the highlighting of the problems which interest our society during such meetings and consultations with the President doesn’t necessarily mean that the Public Council has finished its job and from now on these issues have become the President’s problem. “If an issue relates to our foreign policy or national security, I may accept that, however in all other cases, it is assumed that you continue to push these issues forward with the same vigor and make efforts, along with the state structures, to find solutions acceptable for the society and the state,” President Sargsyan said at the beginning of the meeting.

Before turning to the agenda items, the Chairman of the Public Council Vazgen Manukian spoke about the activities of this four-year old structure; a skeptical attitude toward the Public Council which was present right after its creation and voiced criticism. He said that now, after certain work has been done there is a positive attitude of the public toward the Council and its achievements. V. Manukian also spoke about current problems of the Council and ideas regarding its future. “In fall, concluding our work, we will present to our society and the President results of our activities of four years and, hopefully, also in fall, we will have a law on the Public Council. At any rate, the draft law will be introduced in the National Assembly in early fall,” the Chairman of the Public Council said.

For the structure under his leadership, Vazgen Manukian stressed the importance of authority which any such structure should have and underscored three important factors to achieve that: personal repute of each member of the Public Council, the degree of independence and unrestraint of the Public Council in raising different issues, and at the same time, its impartial and non-populist stance.

President Serzh Sargsyan concurred that the Public Council has traveled a difficult road since its creation and has gone through some harsh criticism. “As the saying goes, any good deed is reprehensible. We have to learn to work in these conditions. I believe that we have left behind the part of the road which had to be traveled together and in fall I will be ready to discuss the draft of the law you’ve mentioned,” President Serzh Sargsyan said.

 

Congratulatory Address by President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Constitution Day

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սերժ սարգսյանDear Compatriots,

I congratulate you on the occasion of Constitution Day.

July 5 is indeed a momentous day for us. On that day, our people made their historic choice. At the same time, everyone knew that it was impossible through a referendum, just in one day to become a democratic, social, and legal state. It is a long way and a serious process.

The Main Law of our land is called upon to guarantee rights and freedoms of our citizens. We, as a state and as a society, step by step are getting closer to the remarkable goal enshrined in our Constitution.

Dear Compatriots,

Once again conveying my congratulations on the occasion of this significant state holiday, I wish us all to have a state, which grows stronger by day, strong guarantees for protection of human rights and freedoms, and application of the rule of law in all areas of our social life.

On the occasion of Independence Day of the United States of America, President Serzh Sargsyan visited the US Embassy in Armenia

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On the occasion of Independence Day of the United States of America, President Serzh Sargsyan visited today the US Embassy in Armenia. He congratulated Ambassador John Heffern, the staff of the Embassy and in their person the people of the United States on the occasion of Independence Day.

On the occasion of the holiday, President Serzh Sargsyan sent also a congratulatory message to the President of United States Barack Obama.

 

Distinguished Mr. President,

I send my heartfelt congratulations and best wished to you and the friendly people of the United States on the occasion of America’s Independence Day.

In recent years, the close partnership between our countries has registered considerable advancement and today, at the pinnacle of our interstate relations, we have achieved the exceptional level of cooperation in different areas. We highly value assistance provided by the United States to Armenia to our economic development, as well as to the consolidation of democratic institutions and civil society. We are keenly interested in utilizing in full the substantial potential existing in our bilateral relations and to elevate them to a new level.

The US involvement in the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict deserves special acclamation. We are confident that your administration will continue its active mediation mission and will contribute to the establishment of a stable and durable peace in our region.
Please accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my highest consideration.