Nubarashen pesticide cemetery in focus
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Nubarashen cemetery of hazardous substances to get acquainted with the pace of liquidation campaign. As early as in 1970, hazardous chloride-based pesticides were banned from use causing the built-up of waste and banned pesticide stocks in Armenia. A special burial site was allocated in the early 80s of last century. Accompanied by cabinet members, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the site to get a first-hand view of the efforts made so... more »
The Prime Minister and the Mayor of Glendale discussed ways of boosting cooperation in trade and tourism
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed Mayor of Glendale Ara Najaryan who is in Armenia to attend a Diaspora Ministry-hosted forum referred to as “The teaching of western Armenian in the Diaspora.” Ara Najaryan said to have witnessed some positive changes in the country since his last visit in 2003. The head of government highlighted the role of the Armenian community of Glendale. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, the Mayor of Glendale stressed the need for... more »
Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Jans Wandel
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and CIS Countries, Head of Bratislava Regional Center of UNDP Jans Wamdel. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister expressed high opinion of UN Office activities in Armenia. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, Mr. Wandel emphasized the 2010-2015 action plan of UNDP-GoA Cooperation Program is the best one in the region in respect of public governance efficiency enhancement. The parties... more »
Tigran Sargsyan congratulated the participants of Jermuk’s 4th Grand Prix chess tournament
Later yesterday Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the closing ceremony women’s 4th Grand Prix chess tournament in Jermuk town. Addressing the event, the Prime Minister highlighted Jermuk’s turning into an international chess center: “Jermuk can stimulate the development of chess not only in the Republic of Armenia, but also all over the world: the fans followed closely what was taking place in this town, and we could witness amazing games. Jermuk brought together... more »
