Prime Minister Andranik Margarian

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia

Andranik Margarian

Margarian became the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia on May 12, 2000.

"Among the numerous Government activities falls the development of the economy of the RA. The improvement and growth of the economy will guarantee the realization of the most important principle, which is ensuring a healthy and normal life for the citizens of the RA. As a Government we commit ourselves to act based on the principles of human rights and preserve national dignity."

Short Biography

Date and Place of Birth

12 June 1951, Yerevan, RA

Education

1967-1972 Yerevan Polytechnic Institute

Work experience 2000: Prime Minister, RA

1999: Chairman of the Board of the Republican Party of the RA

1999-2000: Leader of the "Unity" Alliance, Deputy of the National Assembly, RA

1995-1999: Deputy of the National Assembly, RA

1992: Chairman of the Republican Party of the RA, Member of the Republican Party of the RA, Member of Board of the Republican Party, RA. Since 1965 he has been involved in political activities. Since 1968 he has been member of underground National United party. In 1974 he was sentenced to 2-year imprisonment for political activities.

1972-1990: Yerevan Section of Gas Industry All-Union Research Institute, Institute of Power Engineering, Computing Center of the Trade Ministry, State Office of Special Programs

Party Affiliation

Republican party

Family

Parents come from Western Armenia (Moush). He has two brothers and two sisters. Married in 1973, he has two daughters and one son. He has four grandchildren.

Faith

He believes in God. He considers that non-believers are the most dangerous people.

Andranik Margarian

Engineer and

Prime Minister of Republic of Armenia