President Robert Kocharyan has today received Eurasia Fund Chairman Charles William Maynes. {BR} During the meeting it was stated work would be done for 3 directions – consolidation of local government, development of small and medium business and establishment of stable structures in the communes. Welcoming the Fund projects Robert Kocharyan said they are in harmony with the conducted state...

Today Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan has received Eurasia Fund Chair Charles Maynes and the members of Trustees’ Board. {BR} The representatives of Eurasia Fund said the 10-year-long grant project in Armenia is addressed to almost all the spheres of civil life. Fund has been functioning in Armenia since 1995. Project of Izmirlyan-Eurasia Fund small business crediting, campaign of...

President Robert Kocharyan and his wife Bella Kocharyan have today met well known Brazilian writer Paolo Coelho in the Museum of Sergey Parajanov. {BR} Greeting the famous writer, Kocharyan said Coelho has been is one of the most read modern writers for years adding his works obliterate the boundary between the real and the mythical, thus continuing the best traditions of Latin-American literature....

Mrs. Daniele Del Marmol, the newly-appointed Ambassador of Belgium to Armenia /residence in Brussels/ has today presented her credentials to President Robert Kocharyan. {BR} Congratulating the diplomat on the new post, President Kocharyan said Armenia emphasizes development of bilateral relations with European countries and cooperation with European structures. Robert Kocharyan stated that he was...

Bulgarian president Georgi Prvanov, who is in Armenia for official visit, was received by Armenian Apostolic Church leader Garegin II on Wednesday.{BR} Garegin II expressed his gratitude to Bulgarian president for “the care taken of our compatriots living in Bulgaria”. Georgi Prvanov noted with satisfaction that ties between the two countries are increasingly becoming closer.

President Kocharyan received overseas delegates of 83rd congress of AGBU, Armenian benevolent organisation, held in recent days in Yerevan.{BR} He welcomed the congress participants and stressed the importance of such a kind of events. The union chair Perch Sedrakyan, in turn, said positive changes are visible in Armenia though there are many obstacles that are successfully being overcome.

Armenian Parliament Vice-Speaker Vahan Hovanisyan and Chairmen of Parliament Committees met Bulgarian President Georgi Prvanov and the delegation he heads. {BR} Parliament Vice-Speaker thanked Bulgarian Authorities for their stance to settle Karabakhi conflict only in a peaceful way. He underlined development of transport communication between two states especially while Russia has closed the road...

On the invitation of Robert Kocharyan Bulgarian President Georgi Prvanov arrived in Armenia on 2-day official visit on October 5. In the presidential residence both Presidents expressed their resoluteness to support the political dialogue and the bilateral cooperation. {BR} They have underlined the common striving to integrate with the European structures as one of prior courses of foreign policy of both states.

Armenian PM Andranik Margaryan has today received Erkki Tuomioja, Finland Minister of Foreign Affairs. At the request of the guest, PM introduced the present situation of European integration of Armenia and the steps taken, which PM called striving of our people and the state to adopt the system of European values and to live up to the standards. {BR} Andranik Margaryan also referred to bilateral...

On October 4 in Brussels Samvel Mkrtchyan, Armenian newly-appointed Ambassador in NATO headquarters presented his credentials to NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. {BR} During the conversation after handing details of the coming visit of Secretary General to Armenia and issues regarding Armenia-NATO cooperation, the inner developments of South Caucasus region and the processes of settlement...

President Kocharyan received Monday Israeli ambassador to Armenia Rivka Cohen, who is completing her diplomatic mission in Armenia.{BR} The ambassador expressed her gratitude to Armenian authorities for support provided during her mission. Bilateral relations development prospects were discussed at the meeting.

Armenian PM Andaranik Margaryan received the members of the World Committee of Pan-Armenian Games on Monday. The PM underscored the importance of the Pan-Armenian Games saying this annual event promotes strengthening and deepening ties with Armenians worldwide.{BR} The committee vice-chare Roland Sharoyan presented plans for the future to the premier and the committee’s activity agenda for the next two years.

Armenian PM Andranik Margaryan received Friday Sergey Mironov, chair of Russian Federal Council of Federal Assembly.{BR} Andranik Margaryan made it clear that Armenia is seeking certain support from Russian parliamentarians in a number of issues such as lifting blockade of Armenia and reopening border between Armenia and Turkey. The sides put great emphasis upon further development of economic relations between the two countries.

During the 59th session of UNO General Assembly Armenian Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan met UNO Secretary General Kofi Annan. {BR} They have discussed issues regarding UNO reforms and Armenia-UNO cooperation. At the request of Secretary General Minister Oskanyan represented the settlement process of Karabakhi conflict. In the morning Vardan Oskanyan met Juan Mendez, UNO Secretary General Councilor...

Government has approved 2005 annual program on arrangements for usage, reproduction, protection and restoration of Sevan Lake ecosystems. Under a decision the program will be involved in the project of 2005 state budget. {BR} THE PRICE OF A DEGREE 52.5 million drams was allotted to Education and Science Ministry of Armenia to set subsidiary payment of a scientific degree for Doctors of Science and...

Without a tender Yerevan Mayor will allow the land of 1,5 hectares in Norq-Marash Commune for 99 years to Armenian Charitable Common Union for construction of a complex for an educational center. {BR}

On October 1 on the invitation of Armenian Parliament Speaker Arthur Baghdasaryan the delegation headed by Sergey Mironov, Chair of Russia’s Federal Council will arrive in Armenia on an official visit. Mironov will have a private conversation with Baghdasaryan in Parliament, then will meet the chairmen of parliamentary commissions and parties. {BR} The delegation will lay a wreath on the Memorial...

Ruben Shugaryan, Foreign Deputy Minister of Armenia has today received the delegation headed by Bernard Jenti, Head of Armament Control Department of Switzerland’ Federal Defense Ministry and Alexander Aminoff, Director of Armament Control Department of Finland Armed Forces. {BR} They have arrived in Yerevan to establish cooperation within OSCE document on “Small Arms and Light Weapons”,...

Armenian foreign minister Vardan Oskanyan, who is now in New-York for the UN General Assembly’s 59th session, met Secretary General of Arab League Amr Musa on Tuesday.{BR} The issue of Armenia’s participation in the League works as a special invitee was discussed at the meeting. A series of Oskanyan meetings in New-York will continue tomorrow. The minister is set to speak at General Assembly on Wednesday.

On Tuesday Armenian deputy foreign minister Ruben Shugaryan received Iraqi foreign minister’s adviser Tarik Mohammad Yahya and Iraq’s Novruz Group holding owner Mustafa Jaf.{BR} It was stressed at the meeting that Armenia has always had a prudent stance on Iraq and supported the idea of peaceful settlement of the problem putting emphasis on post-conflict activity and humanitarian programs. Novruz...

On 27 September Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian held several meetings in New York, within the framework of the 59th General Assembly of the United Nations.{BR} In their fourth meeting, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and Minister Oskanian explored bilateral issues as well as regional concerns. This meeting followed a meeting with Minsk Group co-chairman Ambassador Steven Mann. Earlier in...

President Kocharyan will fly to China on coming Sunday at the invitation of Chinese leader Khu Dzintau. {BR} The heads of the states will meet in Beijing. Kocharyan will meet also with other top officials.

Armenian PM Andranik Margaryan received Friday a Russian delegation headed by Ghennadi Matishov, the chair of the Russian Federation Sciences Academy’s Southern Scientific Center.{BR} Welcoming the delegation Margaryan underscored the importance of reviving scientific ties between Armenian and Russia. Gennadi Matishov pointed out that the two countries have a lot in common in technologies...

The U.S. newly appointed ambassador to Armenia John Evans met with members U.S. Trade Chamber in Armenia and representatives of American business community on Friday in Yerevan.{BR} The U.S. Trade Chamber’s 45 members and representatives of the U.S. embassy’s economy and trade departments were present at the meeting. The Trade Chamber unites American companies in Armenia. The aim of...