Manvel Sargsian appointed as ACNIS Director of Research![]() April 1, 2011 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 1, 2011, Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) senior analyst Manvel Sargsian was appointed as the Center’s Director of Research. He replaced Richard Giragosian in this capacity. “There are many creative ideas, projects, and contemporary subject matters of both international and domestic character which call for fresh and comprehensive analysis,” Sargsian noted during his inaugural meeting with ACNIS staff. He went on saying: “And together we will conduct this work by way of separate monographs, collective studies, and regular seminar-roundtable discussions. It is beyond doubt that the Center needs innovative concepts and vigorous, cutting-edge content. In this connection, we are pleased to welcome to our research staff political scientist Edgar Vardanyan and historian Saro Saroyan.” ACNIS extended its appreciation to Mr. Giragosian for his services, the press service of ACNIS reported. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |