PM Receives Bryusov Linguistics University Students
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with a group of students from the Linguistics University after Bryusov. At the students’ request, the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan commented on the recent decision to dismiss Suren Zolyan from the post of Rector of the University. The head of government pointed out that while the Minister of Education and Science had acted in line with the Armenian legislation, still there are attempts to... more »
Alexander Mantashyants Memorial Unveiled In Yerevan
A memorial to well-known Armenian philanthropist Alexander Mantashyants was unveiled in Yerevan. The event was attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan, the grandson of Alexander Mantashyants, as well as numerous residents of Yerevan. The monument is located in Abovian Street, in the vicinity of Surb Kathoghikeh and St. Anna churches. The monument is authored by Honored Sculptor of Armenia Tigran Arzumanyan. more »
PM Receives IAEA Director-General
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano. “Armenia is interested in the furtherance of the ongoing cooperation with the IAEA. The government pays great attention to the safety of the Armenian NPP. Our country was among the first ones to host a group of international experts following the events that took place in the nuclear plant of Fukusima,” Tigran Sargsyan reminded thanking Yukiya Amano for... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Head Of International Standardization Organization
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Head of the International Organization for Standardization Boris Alyushin. “In your person, we have a good partner in standardization-related activities. I am pleased that our cooperation also contributes to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Armenia and Russia,” Tigran Sargsyan said. Pleased with the ongoing cooperation with the ISO, the Prime Minister thanked Mr. Alyushin for assistance with the work on introduction... more »
Government Shifts Focus To Enhance National Competitiveness
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the presentation of Armenia’s 2011-2012 National Competitiveness Report. Welcoming the guests, the Premier pointed out that national competitiveness is being prioritized as an important asset in modern world. “The government has revised its national competitiveness policy by shifting the focus from macroeconomic measures toward improved micro-business environment, and its export-oriented industrial policy is a vivid example... more »