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  01, 2022

  My resignation from the post of the President of the Republic will not hinder the successful implementation of the initiated programs and holding the Game of Legends in Armenia. President Armen Sarkissian sent a letter to the President of FIFA President Armen Sarkissian sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating that his resignation will not hinder the successful implementation of the programs initiated during his presidency, and in particular, bringing to life the agreement on holding the Game of Legends in Armenia. President Armen Sarkissian discussed the possibility of organizing the Game of Legends in Armenia, a friendly match between former and current world-famous legendary football players, with Gianni...
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  12, 2021

  President Armen Sarkissian discussed issues of cooperation in the fields of education and technology with the rector of the Skolkovo School of Management in Moscow Today, the President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian received Professor Yuri Levin, the Rector of the Skolkovo School of Management in Moscow. During the meeting, they touched upon the issues of cooperating in education and technology,. The rector of the Skolkovo School of Management informed President Sarkissian about the programs of cooperation with the Armenian partners, as well as the directions of the school's activities, which include digital transformations, artificial...
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  11, 2021

  President Armen Sarkissian received the Head of the Macroeconomic Research Centre at the Financial Research Institute of the RF Ministry of Finance Today, President Armen Sarkissian received Samvel Lazaryan, the Head of the Macroeconomic Research Centre at the Scientific-Research Financial Institute of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation. He presented the main directions of the Centre's activity to the President of the Republic. In particular, it was noted that the Centre carries out activities in developing national-economic policy, macroeconomic modelling, budget and investment risk analysis, and financial...
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  11, 2021

  I want us to build a country that, despite being small, will be smart and strong. President Armen Sarkissian gave an interview to the Russian "Russia 24" TV channel In the recent issue of the "1/6" program on Russia 24 TV channel, dedicated to Armenia, President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian gave an interview to the author and leader of the program Kirill Vyshinsky. The shortened variant of the interview in Dilijan is presented below in translation. Russia 24 - Let me start with politics. This summer, after a long political crisis, early parliamentary elections were held in Armenia. Speaking in the new National Assembly, you...
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  10, 2021

  There will be new opportunities for small countries like Armenia in the new world. Reception on behalf of President Armen Sarkissian in honour of the participants of the Armenian Summit of Minds An official reception in honour of the participants of the Armenian Summit of Minds was given on behalf of President Armen Sarkissian at the Residence of the President of the Republic of Armenia, on Sunday evening October 24. President Sarkissian thanked the participants for taking part in the summit and for their interesting and useful discussions. "This is the final meeting of the third Armenian Summit of Minds. I would like to thank all the participants and my colleague Thierry...
• 24

  10, 2021

  Summits of Minds are the only way to find ideas and solutions for a better world. "Talks of the Future" with Roger Gracie, multiple world champion in jiu-jitsu Within the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds in Dilijan, Thierry Malleret, organizer of the Summit of Minds and founder of The Monthly Barometer analytical magazine, had a discussion, entitled "Talks of the Future," with Roger Gracie, the Multiple World Champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the founder of Roger Gracie Academy. Answering Thierry Malleret's question about what jiu-jitsu means to him, Roger Gracie mentioned that, in a sense, his family had made a...
• 24

  10, 2021

  New realities and technological developments are an opportunity for Armenia to gain access to all world wealth. "Talks of the future" of President Armen Sarkissian and Deputy Director of Yandex Tigran Khudaverdyan At the Armenian Summit of Minds, being held in Dilijan, President Armen Sarkissian had a discussion with Tigran Khudaverdyan, Deputy Director of the Russian Yandex Company, within the framework of "Talks of the Future." The discussion focused on the latest technologies and their impact on various fields. Responding to President Sarkissian’s observation on the future tendencies of technological development and on Armenia acting as a beneficiary in that sphere, Tigran...
• 24

  10, 2021

  Technological developments and their impact on various fields. Discussions within the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds Discussions on technological developments and their impact on various spheres in the future continued on October 24 within the framework of the ongoing Armenian Summit of Minds in Dilijan. During the plenary session on the "The New Public Contract in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, New Technologies and Pandemic", participants discussed the changes in politics, economy, social security, and healthcare due to the coronavirus pandemic, which brought forth new relations with...
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  10, 2021

  This summit is about the future. The Third Armenian Summit of Minds has started in Dilijan The Armenian Summit of Minds started its work in Dilijan today. This year, the summit held under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, is entitled "Global Changes in the New Quantum World." Well-known representatives of the political-economic, scientific-technological circles, expert-analytical community, participating in the summit from different countries of the world, will be discussing the two main topics of the summit for two days:...
• 23

  10, 2021

  Small states also make a leap and develop smartly. Within the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds, President Armen Sarkissian spoke with the former Italian Prime Minister and former EC President Romano Prodi Today, within the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds, being held in Dilijan, a dialogue took place between the President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian and the former Prime Minister of Italy, former President of the European Commission Romano Prodi.  The speakers touched upon the past and the present: in particular, they spoke about the current geopolitical developments and global changes, also about the factors influencing geopolitics. They talked about the prospects for...
• 23

  10, 2021

  STARMUS is the best way to encourage young people. The 6th STARMUS Festival presented within the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds Within the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds in Dilijan, President Armen Sarkissian, the Founding Director of STARMUS Festival Garik Israelyan, RA Minister of High-Tech Industry Vahagn Khachaturyan, and Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport Vahram Dumanyan announced about holding 6th STARMUS of Science and Art in Armenia next year. Noting that the fourth Armenian Summit of Minds is planned to be held next year, and another major event in parallel, STARMUS 6, President...
• 23

  10, 2021

  Geopolitical thematic discussions at the Armenian Summit of Minds Today, during the Armenian Summit of Minds, held in Dilijan under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, plenary sessions took place on the two main topics of the summit: geopolitical changes and technological developments. During the plenary session, entitled "Global Transformation and Quantum Politics: Challenge to the Unknown," the discussions expanded around the reforms of the existing system of international relations and the new...
• 21

  10, 2021

  I will try to get to know this wonderful country and will surely visit it again. President Armen Sarkissian received the multiple world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Roger Gracie President Armen Sarkissian hosted Roger Gracie, the ten-time world champion in Brazilian jiu-jitsu martial arts, the founder of Roger Gracie Academy, who arrived in Armenia to participate in the Armenian Summit of Minds. Roger Gracie presented to the President of the Republic his impressions of our country, noting that he wants to discover Armenia for himself. "During the visit, I will organize a seminar on jiu-jitsu. I will try to get to know this wonderful country and will surely...
• 21

  10, 2021

  Geopolitical changes and technological development. Armenian Summit of Minds to be held under the auspices of President Armen Sarkissian in Dilijan for the third time On October 23-24, Armenia will host the prestigious international Summit of Minds for the third time. The Summit of Minds, annually held in the French city of Chamonix, and hosted in Armenia since 2019, received the name of Armenian Summit of Minds. An exceptional agreement on its organization was reached in September 2018, when President Armen Sarkissian participated as the key speaker in the annual Summit of Minds. Today, the Armenian Summit of Minds, traditionally held in Dilijan, has...
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  10, 2021

  President Armen Sarkissian received a delegation led by the Chairman of the Group of Rapporteurs on Democracy of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe Mårtin Ehnberg Today, the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian received the Head of the Group of Rapporteurs on Democracy of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe (C), the Permanent Representative of Sweden to the Council of Europe, Ambassador Mårten Ehnberg, and his delegation consisting of Ambassadors of France, Russia, Switzerland, Finland and Estonia, Andorra and Iceland, and Representatives of the CE Secretariat. "We are here to understand how the work on...
• 18

  10, 2021

  I would like Armenia to become a country of masters, when being a master is the highest honour American writer and journalist Nina Burleigh spoke with President Armen Sarkissian within the framework of Kemurjyan-100 Conference, dedicated to the 100 years of the world-famous Armenian engineer Alexander Kemurjyan. She asked President Sarkissian, in particular, about the contribution of Armenians to the world science, and the opportunities for Armenia's technological development, as well as the 6th STARMUS Science and Art Festival planned for Armenia next year. President...
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  10, 2021

  Together we can implement small but significant projects. President Armen Sarkissian received the Secretary-General of the International Organization of the Francophonie Today, President Armen Sarkissian received the Secretary-General of the International Organization of the Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo and the delegation she headed. Louise Mushikiwabo noted that after being elected the head of the organization at the 17th Summit of the International Organization of the Francophonie taking place in Yerevan in 2018, she is glad to return to Armenia to discuss the directions of cooperation with the President of the Republic, as well as to listen to his...
• 01

  10, 2021

  Armenia highly appreciates relations with China. President Armen Sarkissian visited the Embassy of China in Armenia Today, on the national holiday of China, the anniversary of the formation of the People's Republic of China, the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian visited the Embassy of China in Armenia. President Sarkissian congratulated the Ambassador of China to Armenia Fan Yong, the staff of the Embassy, and on their behalf, the entire people of China on the national holiday. "I am here to express my respect and friendship to the people of China. Armenia highly...
• 25

  09, 2021

  From French Chamonix to Armenian Dilijan. Armenia to host the Third Armenian Summit of Minds in October The recent Summit of Minds held in Chamonix, France, brought together current and former officials from different countries, well-known figures in the political, economic, scientific, cultural, and business circles, also heads of international think tanks. The President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian took part in the Summit. The Summit of Minds is a unique platform for an exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experience, the main goals of which are to present new ideas on the key...
• 20

  09, 2021

  We need to get together more often as we have a lot of urgent issues to solve together. President Armen Sarkissian invited the Summit of Minds participants to the Third Armenian Summit of Minds On September 19, President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian addressed the final plenary discussion of the Summit of Minds in Chamonix, during which the participants summed up the three-day discussions and outlined the forthcoming activities. Taking the opportunity, President Sarkissian once again invited the participants to the Armenian Summit of Minds, scheduled for October 23-24 in Dilijan, and particularly said: "I will be happy to see all of you in Armenia in a month. You will...
• 18

  09, 2021

  President Armen Sarkissian attended panel discussions within the framework of the "Summit of Minds" President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, who is in France on a working visit, attended the panel discussion on inflation held within the framework of the annual "Summit of Minds" in Chamonix, on September 18. One of the keynote speakers was Martin Galstyan, the Governor of the Central Bank of Armenia. The Summit participants discussed issues related to global inflation, particularly the questions: how long will the current global inflationary environment last, and...
• 18

  09, 2021

  President Armen Sarkissian invited the participants of the Summit of Minds to the Third Armenian Summit of Minds The President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, who is in France on a working visit, took part in the opening of the annual Summit of Minds in Chamonix, and delivered the keynote speech. The Summit brought together current and former statesmen, and politicians, well-known think tanks, representatives of world-renowned high-tech companies, scientists, analysts, businessmen and entrepreneurs. The main topics to be discussed during the two days of the Summit are pivotal...
• 18

  09, 2021

  We must build a strong state, based on understanding the change of geopolitics. President Armen Sarkissian addressed the Summit of Minds On September 18, President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, who is in France on a working visit, participated in the plenary session “Geopolitics. Where on Earth Is Our World Going? ” within the Summit of Minds. As key speaker, President Sarkissian referred to the challenges of the modern world. In that context, speaking about the war unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh, the President stressed that Armenians have historically lived in Nagorno-Karabakh, in...
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  09, 2021

  President Sarkissian presented Armenia’s economic and investment opportunities to the heads of several well-known international companies In the evening of September 16, the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, who is on a working visit to Chamonix, France, within the framework of the Summit of Minds, had a working meeting with more than two dozen well-known international companies, foundations and organizations participating in the Summit (including Google, Cargill, Nestlé, Revolution, Highgate, OneRagtime). The meeting was a unique opportunity to present Armenia's economic potential, spheres...
• 17

  09, 2021

  They were about 20 years old and heroically defended their Homeland. At the Summit of Minds, President Armen Sarkissian spoke about the 44-day war and the courage of the soldiers of the Armenian army The President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, who is in France on a working visit, participated in the opening of the annual Summit of Minds in Chamonix and delivered the keynote speech on September 17. The Chamonix Summit is a unique platform to exchange new ideas and new projects. Around 100 representatives from different countries have held multifaceted discussions on the challenges and problems of the modern world, and in this context, on courage and bravery, with their...
• 16

  09, 2021

  President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian left for France to take part in the prestigious International Summit of Minds in Chamonix. After a break of more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, famous political, economic, scientific, cultural, and business figures from all over the world will meet in Chamonix, France. President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian, as the key speaker, will take part in three different discussions of the summit. True to its philosophy, the Chamonix Summit is a unique platform for the exchange of ideas. The main topics of discussion will be the key macro issues: economy,...
• 16

  09, 2021

  Vaccination is the chief measure to fight the pandemic. President Armen Sarkissian met with WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian met with Director General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Geneva. The President of Armenia and the head of the WHO talked about the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccination process to overcome it. They noted that vaccination is the chief measure and possibility to fight, prevent and treat COVID-19, as well as to restore normal life in a pandemic situation. The President of the Republic and the WHO Director General...
• 15

  09, 2021

  President Armen Sarkissian received Mikhail Shvydkoy, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cultural Cooperation President Armen Sarkissian received Mikhail Shvydkoy, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cultural Cooperation. President Sarkissian and Mikhail Shvydkoy touched upon the opportunities for closer Armenian-Russian relations in the cultural and scientific-educational spheres, as well as the implementation of new programs and initiatives. In the context of deepening humanitarian ties between the two countries, the interlocutors used the...
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  09, 2021

  Under the high patronage of President Armen Sarkissian, the prestigious international "Summit of Minds" will be held in Armenia for the third time This October, Armenia will host the prestigious international Summit of Minds for the third time. The "Summit of Minds" held every year in the French city of Chamonix has been hosted in Armenia since 2019. That year, the event was held for the first time outside of Chamonix and was called the "Armenian Summit of Minds." The traditional "Armenian Summit of Minds" has become a unique Armenian brand today. An exceptional agreement on its organization was...
• 02

  07, 2021

  President Armen Sarkissian participated in the session of Technology and Innovation Acting Coalition of leading countries at the Generation Equality International Forum At the invitation of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron and UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian virtually participated in the Generation Equality Forum on gender equality and women’s rights held in Paris from June 30 to July 2. President Sarkissian gave a speech at the session of Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality Acting Coalition of leading countries...
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  06, 2021

  In October, Armenia will host the prestigious international Summit of Minds for the third time In October this year, Armenia will host the prestigious international Summit of Minds for the third time. The Summit of Minds held in the French city of Chamonix has been hosted in Armenia since 2019. The exceptional agreement on organizing the event had been reached in September 2018, when President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian participated as the keynote speaker at the Annual Summit of Minds. In 2021, the Armenian Summit of Minds will be held at the Central Bank...
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  10, 2020

  “I hope the ceasefire will signal the return to the peace process,” President Armen Sarkissain said at the Second Armenian Summit of Minds which opened today in Yerevan Today, the Second Armenian Summit of Minds opened in Yerevan under the auspices of President Armen Sarkissian. Over 500 representatives from different countries, international organizations as well as heads of major companies, well-known policy experts and analysts will participate virtually to the Summit. In his opening remarks President Sarkissian greeted all those who will be the keynote speakers at the conference, those who will only participate and those who will follow the...
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  10, 2020

  Future developments should be based on human values: the Second Armenian Summit of Minds was held in Yerevan with the participation of President Armen Sarkissian and world-famous figures The Second Armenian Summit of Minds opened today in Yerevan under the auspices of President Armen Sarkissian. Over 500 representatives from different countries, international organizations as well as heads of major companies, well-known policy experts and analysts from different countries of the world participated virtually and followed the Summit online. The Summit in Yerevan discussed issues related to the geopolitical and regional challenges, including the latest developments in the...
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  10, 2020

  Second Armenian Summit of Minds will be held in Yerevan: an important international platform to send important messages to the world Under the auspices of the President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, the Second Armenian Summit of Minds will take place on October 10 in Yerevan. Over 500 representatives from different countries, international organizations as well as heads of major companies, well-known policy experts and analysts will participate virtually to the Summit. This annual gathering was planned to be held in Dilijan on October 10-11 under the topic “Artificial Intelligence and Geopolitics” but...
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  09, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian visited FAST Foundation: my goal is to create an environment in Armenia in which young Armenians will not leave Armenia to seek innovations President Armen Sarkissian visited today the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST). Accompanied by the Director of the Foundation Armen Orujian, President Sarkissaini toured the offices of the Foundation, conversed with employees, inquired about their work and projects. The President of Armenia was informed on the projects of the Foundation aimed at the development of educational and scientific areas, some of which are being implemented in cooperation with leading foreign...
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  09, 2020

  President Sarkissian met with Lord Ara Darzi President Armen Sarkissian met with the Director of the Institute of Global Health Innovation at Imperial College London, professor, Lord Ara Darzi. President Sarkissian and Lord Ara Darzi spoke in particular about the prospects of cooperation in the framework of the presidential ATOM project since Lord Darzi on September 1, 2020 took up Presidency of the British Science Association (BSA). In this context, they discussed the opportunities of implementing Artificial Intelligence and Public...
• 10

  09, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian met with UK Under-Secretary of State for European Neighborhood and the Americas Wendy Morton President Armen Sarkissian, who is spending part of his vacation abroad, in London held a meeting with the UK Under-Secretary of State for European Neighborhood and the Americas Wendy Morton. At the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the prospects of developing and deepening cooperation between the two countries. Under-Secretary Wendy Morton informed that next year the United Kingdom was planning to host the Climate Change Conference (COP 26) and Armenia was expected to...
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  09, 2020

  The road toward the future should be based on our success and achievements President Armen Sarkissian participated today at the Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit (GMIS2020) organized by the United Arab Emirates and UNIDO. This prestigious international platform this year was held on September 4-5 in the online regime and united over 90 leaders from all over the world as well as the heads of major international organizations. They discussed opportunities for the economic recovery in the post-pandemic era. The participants of the Summit, who...
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  08, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian met with the leadership of a number of tourist companies Noting that this is his second enlarged meeting with representatives of the area of tourism, President Sarkissian suggested to hold it in a more practical atmosphere, to discuss concrete opportunities for assistance from the President of the Republic and presidential institute. Leaders of the companies working in the area of tourism raised a number of problems, spoke in particular about possible steps for the rehabilitation of this sphere, which has a promising and great potential for our...
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  08, 2020

  The objective of presidential initiatives is to form a regional platform for cooperation President Armen Sarkissian sent a letter to the Secretary General of the International Organization of La Francophonie Louise Mushikiwabo. Noting once again success of the Summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie held in Armenia in 2018, President Sarkissian presented to the Secretary-General of IOF a number of programs which are aimed at shaping in Armenia a regional platform for economic cooperation. President Sarkissian invited Ms. Mushikiwabo to participate to...
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  08, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian invited the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Baroness Patricia Scotland to participate to the Armenian Summit of Minds President Armen Sarkissian sent a letter to the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Baroness Patricia Scotland. The President mentioned in particular in his letter the Armenian Summit of Minds and ATOM (Advance Tomorrow) presidential initiative. He said that these are aimed to boost at the international level the development of technological and humanitarian fields and could serve as a representative platform for new, unconventional ideas and concepts. President...
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  08, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian invited the Director General of IAEA Rafael Grossi to participate at the Armenian Summit of Minds President Armen Sarkissian in his letter addressed to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi invited him to Armenia to participate at the Armenian Summit of Minds to be held in Armenia on October 10-11. Noting that this year the Summit will be dedicated to geopolitics, energy, and artificial intelligence, President Sarkissian expressed hope that the Director General’s participation will contribute to the success of the Summit. According to the...
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  08, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian held a meeting on the process of implementation of the presidential initiatives and programs: ATOM is a general platform which aims at bringing the best to Armenia President Armen Sarkissian held a meeting on the process of implementation of a number of presidential initiatives and programs. In particular, reference was made to the presidential ATOM (Advance Tomorrow) initiative which is aimed at the development of the scientific and technological area in Armenia. The President said that ATOM is a general platform which will have other subsidiary programs such as the Armenian Summit of Minds, STARMUS 6th Festival to be held in September 2021. Noting...
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  07, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian had a meeting with the heads of a number of IT and telecommunication companies: IT area has great potential for development and to be successful is should be used properly President Armen Sarkissian met with the heads of a number of IT and telecommunication companies. Present at the meeting were the founding President of the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies (UEICT), CEO of UNICOMP CJSC Armen Baldrian, Director Manager of VivaCell-MTS CJSC Ralph Yirikian, Director General of Synopsis Armenia CJSC Hovik Musaelian, founding Director of Enterprise Incubator Bagrat Yengibarian, Director of Onex CJSC Samvel Martirossian, and...
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  07, 2020

  President Sarkissian met with the heads of a number of tourism and hospitality area companies: the area of tourism was hit the hardest by the pandemic but it remains one of the most important areas for our country President Armen Sarkissian met with the heads of a number of tourism and hospitality area companies. Before taking up the topic of the meeting, President Sarkissian once again spoke of the situation on the northeastern part of our country, near Tavush. The President noted that under the current pandemic, Azerbaijan has undertaken irrational and inhuman steps. President Armen Sarkissian assured that the Armenian Army, though not on the offensive, but dictates and totally controls the...
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  07, 2020

  President met with the heads of a number of major IT companies: after the pandemic, each country will have the opportunity to reintroduce itself and it is critical that Armenia presents itself properly President Armen Sarkissian met with the heads of a number of major companies working in the area of information technology. Present at the meeting were the Director of Synopsis Armenia Ltd. Hovik Mussaelian, founding president and CEO of the Armenia branch of Synergy International Systmes Ashot Hovhanissian, founder and CEO of SoftConstruct company Vigen Badalian, and founder of Globing Ltd. David Harutyunian. Speaking of economic difficulties, which have appeared and will come up...
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  04, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian participated at the webinar titled “Quantum Leadership in the Time of Pandemic”: for us, humans, the message deriving from the tragedy of the pandemic is the following – let’s think of transforming ourselves At the invitation of the prestigious The Monthly Barometer analytical journal, which is also the co-founder of the Summit of Minds, the President of Armenia participated at the webinar titled “Quantum Leadership in the Time of Pandemic.” The series of webinars titled “What will happen and how to overcome it in the best possible way” has been initiated by the managing partner of The Monthly Barometer Thierry Malleret to listen to the opinion of the distinguished...
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  03, 2020

  President Sarkissian spoke on the phone with the Director-General of the WHO Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: it is necessary to enhance as soon as possible the efficiency of the measures aimed at taking under control the spread of the new coronavirus Late at night on March 13 President Armen Sarkissian spoke on the phone with the Director-General of the World Health Organization Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. After their meeting last February in Munich, the President of Armenia and Director-General of WHO spoke once again about the situation related to the spread in the world, including in Armenia, of the new coronavirus and tendencies, possible consequnces as well as about the measures to thwart the infection and treatement of the...
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  02, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian met with representatives of IT companies: through joint efforts to make Armenia a country of modern technologies President Armen Sarkissian met today with the representatives of the IT companies. President Sarkissian stressed the importance of developing modern technologies and noted that joint efforts were needed to make Armenia a country of modern technologies. In this context he presented ATOM (Advanced Tomorrow) Presidential initiative and noted that the project, which consists of three elements, aims at bringing to Armenia leading IT and technological companies to develop artificial...
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  02, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian received members of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia President Armen Sarkissian received today members of the Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia Members of the American Chamber of Commerce spoke about their activities, main programs, and forthcoming projects. They also mentioned problems and challenges existing in Armenia’s economic and adjoining fields. President Sarkissian welcomed any proposal that would be aimed at the country’s development and expressed readiness to support them within...
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  02, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian met with the founder of the Armenian International Photo Festival Tatev Mnatsakanyan President Armen Sarkissian received today the founder of the Armenian International Photo Festival, artist and designer, photographer Tatev Mnatsakanyan. Last year, photographers from 25 countries participated at the festival which was organized in Armenia for the first time. Works of famous photographers were exhibited in 39 pavilions opened all over Yerevan, from the Zvartnots airport to the Presidential Palace and National Assembly. In the framework of the festival the...
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  01, 2020

  President Armen Sarkissian met with the members of Switzerland-Armenia Chamber of Commerce and Swiss entrepreneurs: we are dealing with ”new doors” leading to future President Armen Sarkissian, who is in Switzerland on a working visit, during a business lunch held a meeting with the members of Switzerland-Armenia Chamber of Commerce and Swiss, including Armenian-Swiss, entrepreneurs. The event was organized by the Swiss-Armenian Chamber of Commerce with the support of the Embassy of Armenia in the Swiss Confederation. The President of Switzerland-Armenia Chamber of Commerce Mike Baronian congratulated the President and the people of Armenia on the...
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  01, 2020

  Small countries too, can be strong, efficient and successful: Presidents of Armenia and Rwanda stressed the importance of close cooperation President Armen Sarkissian in the framework of his working visit to the United Arab Emirates met with the President of Rwanda Paul Kagami who also participates to the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week international forum. The Presidents of the two countries concurred that Armenia and Rwanda have multiple similarities, comparable history and problems, both nations survived a genocide, both are small but strong, have numerous advantages which can be translated into success and they also have...
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  12, 2019

  President Sarkissian met with the representatives of the “My Step” fraction of the National Assembly Today, in the framework of the end-of-the-year series of meetings, President Armen Sarkissian met with the leader of the “My Step” fraction of the National Assembly Lilit Makunts and a group of members of the fraction. Recently, the President met with the representatives of the “Bright Armenia” and is planning to meet with the representatives of the “Prosperous Armenia” fraction. At the meeting with the representatives of the “My...
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  12, 2019

  Armenia has a great future in technology: President Sarkissian received the winner of the State Prize of Armenia for Global Contribution to Information Technologies Takeo Kanade President Armen Sarkissian received today the winner of the 2019 State Prize of the Republic of Armenia for Global Contribution to Information Technologies (IT), Japanese scientist, Professor of Carnegie Melon University, the author of Origami World theory, creator of “virtual reality” concept Takeo Kanade. The President congratulated the Japanese scientist and said in particular, “Any innovation, even the greatest, cannot solve problems, it can answer only one of...
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  12, 2019

  President Sarkissian participated at Silicon Mountains technological conference: Armenia has become a major port in the ocean of global information President Armen Sarkissian participated today at the Silicon Mountains technological conference held in Yerevan. In the framework of the conference, which is dedicated to smart decisions in the area of IT and information technologies and trends anticipated at the global market in the coming years, the Armenian IT and information companies and invited foreign experts will present to the business community and state sector the projected challenges and will conduct discussions on the...
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  12, 2019

  President Sarkissian met with a group of participants of the Silicon Mountain conference: by uniting our efforts, we can promote the technological advancement of our country in the technological area President Armen Sarkissian hosted today a group of participants of the Silicon Mountain technological conference and among them the President of the Synopsis Armenia company Ervand Zorian, Dmitry Turchin, Microsoft’s AI Solutions Manager for Central and Eastern Europe, the Customer Relations Program Director of Microsoft in CIS Astghik Dallakyan, the President, Director of the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies (UEICT) Armen Baldryan, and the CEO of the...
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  11, 2019

  President Sarkissian participated at the EBRD First Eastern Partnership Investment Summit: making investments in Armenia, each investor will find his partner On November 22, President Armen Sarkissian participated at the First Eastern Partnership (EaP) Investment Summit organized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in London. The Summit, which is held in the framework of the 10th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership initiative, is aimed at attracting investors’ attention to Eastern Europe and South Caucasus. Before the opening of the Summit, the President of Armenia made an inscription in the Book of...
• 20

  11, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian wrapped up results of his official visit to the State of Qatar: new page in the Armenian-Qatari relations “I know this country very well, have been visiting it for many years, have many friends here among the leadership of the country, in the business community, in the areas of education and science. I am glad that the relations of many years, meetings and ideas today serve our country, the state, our nation, ” President Sarkissian said at the meeting with journalists referring to the course of the visit, meetings and reached agreements. President Armen Sarkissian is in the State of...
• 15

  11, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian received the Speaker of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Dariga Nazarbaeva: Armenian-Kazakh promising relations President Armen Sarkissian hosted today the Speaker of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dariga Nazarbaeva who has arrived to Armenia on official visit. Welcoming the high-level guest, President Sarkissian said in particular that the two peoples, which have a common history, lived together in the Russian Empire and during the Soviet times and today too, cooperate in the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. “Our physical roads were pretty close because there was the...
• 12

  11, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian received US Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy President Armen Sarkissian received today the US Ambassador to Armenia Lynne Tracy. Present at the meeting were also the Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher Smith, Director of USAID Armenia Office Deborah Grizer, and the Embassy’s Counsellor of the Political and Economic section Ryan Campbell. The President welcomed the guests and underscored the high level of the Armenian-American cooperation in various areas. The President of Armenia stressed the importance of a continuous...
• 11

  11, 2019

  President Sarkissian received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov: Allied relations and strategic partnership in all areas President Armen Sarkissian received today the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergei Lavrov and his delegation. Mr. Lavrov is in Armenia on official visit. Welcoming the guest as a high-level official of the allied country and also as an old friend, President Sarkissian noted that the relations between Armenia and Russia were developing dynamically. The President underscored that Sergei Lavrov, in his position of the Foreign Minister, has also had a significant...
• 18

  10, 2019

  President Sarkissian hosted Indian entrepreneurs and representatives of B.E.S.T. University : Armenian Summit of Minds as a source of new opportunities for coopration President Armen Sarkissian hosted today the President of the Indian Trade and Commerce Organization Asif Iqbal and his delegation which comprised not only entrepreneurs but also representatives of the Indian B.E.S.T. innovative University. President Sarkissian welcomed their visit to Armenia and the intention to develop cooperation with Armenia. The President of the Indian Trade and Commerce Organization said that he participated at the Armenian Summit of Minds last summer in Dilijan...
• 11

  10, 2019

  President received the founder of the Schneider Group: Armenia is a good bridge between European Union and Eurasian Economic Union President Armen Sarkissian received today the founder of the famous German company Schneider Group, Ulf Schneider. The company has an office in Yerevan which offers consulting services in the area of business development aiming at attracting more investments. At the meeting, Ulf Schneider informed the President of Armenia on the initiative called “From Lisbon to Vladivostok” and noted that it strives to establish closer economic ties and cooperation between the European...
• 06

  10, 2019

  Next Summit of Minds in being arranged: It will take place on June 2020 President Armen Sarkissian, who is in Switzerland on a working visit, on October 6 met with the main partner of the Summit of Minds, co-founder and author of the «The Monthly Barometer» monthly analytical journal Thierry Malleret. At the meeting discussed were issues related to the organizational tasks of the Armenian Summit of Minds -2020 which will take place in June 2020. The Armenian Summit of Minds, which is becoming a traditional annual event, will take place on...
• 04

  09, 2019

  Delegation of a technological leader Thales Group company arrived to Armenia at the invitation of President Sarkissian To combine in the rapidly changing world experience, talent, and culture, to design and call to life technological solutions which will make the life better and safer. This is the motto of the French technological leader Thales Group. A delegation of the company has arrived to Armenia at the invitation of President Armen Sarkissian. In the framework of the visit the Vice President of Thales for Strategy and Partnerships Philippe Valery , Vice President for Solution Sales and Marketing Jerome...
• 22

  07, 2019

  President Sarkissian is ready to continue his assistance: Chamonix has decided to deepen cooperation with Dilijan During his working visit to Tavoush marz, President Armen Sarkissian visited today Dilijan City Hall, met with the governor Haik Chobanian and Mayor Armen Santrossian. The President informed that French Chamonix town, where the prestigious Summit of Minds is held traditionally, has expressed wish to establish deeper friendly relations with Dilijan. “Only days ago, I have been informed that Chamonix City Hall wants to establish friendly relations with Dilijan. The first step was...
• 10

  06, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian discussed with the Director of the 3Sixty Strategic Advisors company prospects of developing tourism in Armenia President Armen Sarkissian met today with the Director of the 3Sixty Strategic Advisors company based in London Ali Borhani, who has arrived to Armenia to participate at the Armenian Summit of Minds. Ali Borhani noted that he was greatly impressed with the hospitality of our country and its beauty. The interlocutors spoke about the prospects of developing tourism in Armenia. Ali Borhani underscored that Armenia holds a great potential for advancing the area of tourism which needs...
• 10

  06, 2019

  President Sarkissian met with the former CEO of Électricité de France and Veolia Henri Proglio President Armen Sarkissian met with the former CEO of the French Électricité de France and Veolia companies Henri Proglio. He has arrived to Armenia to participate at the Summit of Minds which is convened in our country for the first time. Henri Proglio hailed the idea of holding such an international event in Armenia. The interlocutors spoke also about energy resources of Armenia, protection of environment, and food security related issues.  
• 10

  06, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian handed RA Presidential Awards: Today we are creating a new page of our history The official ceremony for handing the RA Presidential Awards for 2018 took place at the Presidential Palace. Awards for the contributions made in the areas of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, development of natural sciences, technical sciences and information technologies, arts, medicine, physics, literature, and classical music were handed to the winners by the President of Armenia and founder of the Robert Boghossian and Sons Foundation, a benefactor from Diaspora Jean...
• 09

  06, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian: World has become more complex, and we need a summit of minds to find solutions President Armen Sarkissian participated today at the final discussions of the Armenian Summit of Minds in Dilijan. It was mediated by the organizer of the Summit of Minds, founder of The Monthly Barometer Thierry Malleret. Among participants were the Head of Industry of the Google Ted Sounder, Director of Strategy and Technological issues of the famous Leonardo Italian company Giorgio Moska, Professor of the Kent University in UK Elena Korosteleva, Chairman of Synopsis Armenia Ervand Zorian,...
• 09

  06, 2019

  Thematic discussions held in the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds Two-day thematic discussions were held in the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds which pertained to the geopolitical developments, high technologies, artificial intelligence, the 4th industrial revolution, entrepreneurship, and innovation, priorities of the 21st century and dialogue of civilizations, monetary and investment policies, risks and challenges facing the world. Former and current state and political figures from Armenia and different countries of the world have...
• 09

  06, 2019

  President gave a reception in honor of the participants of the Armenian Summit of Minds: I hope we’ll start to work for the Armenian Summit of Minds 2020 In the evening of June 9, President Armen Sarkissian gave an official reception at the Presidential Palace in honor of the participants and guests of the Armenian Summit of Minds. Addressing the audience, President Sarkissian said: “It is an honor for me to greet you here, in the Republic of Armenia, at the Presidential Palace. This is the last day of the Armenian Summit of Minds 2019. I hope, Thierry, that we will start to work for the first day of the Armenian Summit of...
• 09

  06, 2019

  “Three Armenian Manuscripts from Toscana” Exhibition has opened in Matenadaran with the participation of the President: Manuscripts whose home is not only Matenadaran but also the Medici Library President Armen Sarkissian participated at the opening of the “Three Armenian Manuscripts from Toscana” exhibition at the Foundation of the Mesrop Mashtots Scientific and Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. Three out of 14 Armenian manuscripts preserved at the Laurentian Library in Florence, Italy – the 13th century Priesthood Book from the Cilician Armenia, the 14th Century Psalms and the Book of Commons will be on display for the visitors of the Matenadaran up to...
• 08

  06, 2019

  Press conference in the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds In the framework of the Armenian Summit of Minds, conveyed this year in Armenia, a press conference was held today with the participation of the President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, organizer of the event, the founder of The Monthly Barometer Thierry Malleret, former Prime Minister of France Dominique de Villepin, National Security Advisor in the Administration of US President Barack Obama James Jones, and the special representative of the President of the Russian Federation on...
• 08

  06, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian announced the opening of the Armenian Summit of Minds in Dilijan: The best thinkers of the world - in Armenia The official opening of the Armenian Summit of Minds took place today in Dilijan. In his opening remarks the President of Armenia welcomed the participants and guests of the Summit and noted that he was greatly honored to open the Summit of Minds in Armenia because the Summit has become one of the greatest achievements of the last 20-30 years. “It has become a unique think-tank which reckons about the future of our planet,” President Sarkissian said. “It’s been...
• 07

  06, 2019

  President Sarkissian hosted James Jones President Armen Sarkissian hosted today the former National Security Advisor in the administration of President Barack Obama, former Commander of the U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe James Jones who has arrived to Armenia to participate at the Armenian Summit of Minds. At the meeting, the interlocutors spoke of the works related to the Conference to be held in Dilijan. General Jones welcomed the convening of such a prestigious event in Armenia. They also...
• 07

  06, 2019

  Reception was held in Dilijan on behalf of President Armen Sarkissian: Armenian Summit of Minds will promote evolution of cooperation The Summit of Minds prestigious event, which is usually in held in Chamonix, France this year is hosted in Armenia under the name the Armenian Summit of Minds. It has gathered under one roof over two hundred former and current state and political figures from Armenia and abroad, representatives of the reputable think-tanks, world famous technological companies, as well as scientists, analysts, entrepreneurs, and businessmen. The exceptional agreement to hold the Summit in Armenia was...
• 07

  06, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian received the Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation Mikhail Shvydkoy President Armen Sarkissian hosted today the Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on the international cultural cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy who has arrived to Armenia to participate at the Armenian Summit of Minds international conference. At the meeting, the interlocutors exchanged views on the Armenian-Russian cultural ties and deepening of the cooperation in the humanitarian area.  
• 07

  06, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian met with the former Prime Minister of France Dominique de Villepin President Armen Sarkissian hosted today the former Prime Minister of France Dominique de Villepin who has arrived to Armenia to participate at the Armenian Summit of Minds international conference. Dominique de Villepin welcomed the initiative of convening the Summit in Armenia, which is usually held in Chamonix city of France, and noted that it might become an interesting platform for the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experience.  
• 06

  06, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian hosted the President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union Berge Setrakian President Armen Sarkissian hosted today the President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Berge Setrakian. President Armen Sarkissian, who is a member of AGBU Central Board of Directors since 2016, spoke with Berge Setrakian about different ongoing and forthcoming programs implemented through the assistance of the AGBU in different areas. The interlocutors exchanged also views on the issues related to the all-Armenian agenda and the Armenian Summit of Minds to be held...
• 05

  06, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian received representatives of the Democratic Party of Armenia President Armen Sarkissian hosted today a group representatives of the Democratic Party of Armenia headed by the Chairman of the Party Aram Sarkissian. At the meeting, which was initiated by the Democratic Party, the interlocutors exchanged views on Armenia’s domestic and foreign policy and referred to the institute of president in the countries with the parliamentary system of governance. The President noted in particular that he was ready to meet with representatives of...
• 27

  05, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian hosted representatives of the ARF President Armen Sarkissian hosted today the ARF delegation headed by the representative of the ARF Bureau Hakop Ter-Khatchaturian and representative of the ARF Supreme Body Ishkan Saghatelian. At the request of the guests discussed were issues related to the upcoming Summit of Minds, which will be held in Armenia at the initiative of President Armen Sarkissian, and which will bring together well-known world think-tanks, former and current state and political figures, and representatives...
• 07

  04, 2019

  Hinduja Group is interested in cooperation with Armenia in the areas of science and technologies Hinduja Group is interested in cooperation with Armenia in the areas of science and technologiesPresident Armen Sarkissian, who is in Portugal on a working visit, met with the Chairman of the Hinduja Group in Europe Prakash Hinduja. President Sarkissian and the entrepreneur exchanged views on the opportunities for the economic cooperation between Armenia and India and efficient use of the existing potential. Prakash Hinduja said that the Hinduja Group is interested in cooperation in...
• 27

  03, 2019

  President Sarkissian was present at the inauguration of the Orbeli Center: Think-tank can be successful if it maintains its independence and freedom President Armen Sarkissian and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian participated today at the official inauguration of the Orbeli research and analytical center in Yerevan. President Sarkissian congratulated and wished all the best to the Center and noted in particular that Orbeli center has a very interesting and promising start and a brilliant name which is compelling not only domestically but also at the international level. Armen Sarkissian expressed readiness to share his longtime...
• 25

  03, 2019

  President Armen Sarkissian received representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers company President Armen Sarkissian received today representatives of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) company Richard Abadie, Global leader, Capital projects & infrastructure, Partner for Public Relations in Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and Middle East; Inga Shahnazarova, Head of Real Estate, Construction and Environmental Protection, Russia’s partner and Executive Director; and Svetlana Mironyuk, Head of Marketing and Business Development. At the meeting, discussed were issues...
• 13

  03, 2019

  Armenian-Georgian high level meeting: Today the history of the two nations is linked by the promise their future In the framework of the official visit of the President of Georgia, today at the Presidential Palace the meeting of the delegations headed by the two Presidents took place in the extended format. President Armen Sarkissian welcomed the first official visit of the Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili to Armenia. He noted that today the history of the two nations is linked by the promise of their future. “This is a very wide spectrum of cooperation, from our cultural,...
• 18

  02, 2019

  President Sarkissian visited the European Southern Observatory: My goal is to revive scientific traditions of our country, to make Armenia a scientific center In the framework of his working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, President Armen Sarkissian visited today the European Southern Observatory which is one of the world’s largest centers on astronomical studies. At the meeting with the leadership of the Observatory, Director General, Professor Xavier Barcons spoke about the activities of the institution, conducted studies, and research works. He noted that this renowned international center has had multiple high-ranking...
• 13

  11, 2018

  President Armen Sarkissian met with the Managing Partner of the Summit of Minds Thierry Malleret President Armen Sarkissian, who is in Paris on a working visit, met with the Managing Partner of the annual Summit of Minds in Chamonix, founder of the analytical The Monthly Barometer journal and author Thierry Malleret. The parties reached an agreement to conduct a similar summit next year in Armenia. The Summit of Minds is a reputable platform where the heads of the leading world companies and investors discuss the trends of the global economic development, issues related to...
• 24

  09, 2018

  In the framework of the Summit of Minds President met with the leaders of over two dozen companies President Armen Sarkissian, who is France on a working visit, participated at the Summit of Minds in Chamonix as the keynote speaker. Constructive discussions unfold in the relaxed atmosphere related to the trends of development of the global economy, investment opportunities and challenges of the contemporary world, on leadership and strategic decision making. Approaches and ideas of President Sarkissian were accepted warmly by the participants. At the meeting with the...
• 23

  09, 2018

  President Armen Sarkissian participated at the Summit of Minds President Armen Sarkissian, who is in France on a working visit, on September 22 participated at the annual Summit of Minds in Chamonix. Three hundred participants from 28 states conducted multifaceted discussions on the expansion of investment opportunities and strategic decisions in the contemporary world and related human factor. They spoke about the global macro trends, their impact on investments and economic strategy, as well as the adaptability to the speed and instability...
• 22

  09, 2018

  President will participate at the annual Summit of Minds in Chamonix President Armen Sarkissian left today for France to participate at the annual Summit of Minds in Chamonix where he will be the keynote speaker. Arrangements of President Sarkissian’s participation in the summit were made months ago. The Chamonix Summit precedes the annual World Economic Summit in Davos and is known as the Little Davos. This year, the main topic of the discussions will be the global economic macro trends and their impact on investments and economic strategy,...