By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Hovsep Shahinyan was relieved of the post of Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia in accordance with his application.
AUA Programs Introduced, Bologna Secretariat Activities Summarized
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a consultative meeting at the Center of the American University of Armenia (AUA) to review Armenia’s educational reforms and programs. The discussion was attended by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Karine Harutyunyan, AUA senior management, representatives from the Bologna Process Monitoring Group Secretariat. AUA Vice President Ashot Ghazaryan came up with a brief report on... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Sums Up Outcome Of Meeting With Russian Counterpart
Following his meeting with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan introduced some details to the news reporters. In particular, he advised that the status of Armenia’s Customs Union and Common Economic Space joining roadmap activities had been discussed during the meeting. “We traced back the actions implemented by the Armenian side. The Russian side hailed the activities of our working groups. We also discussed how Russia might help us implement the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Dmitry Medvedev Discuss Broad Range Of Bilateral Economic Cooperation-Related Issues
As part of his working visit to Sochi (the Russian Federation), Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met today with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev. On behalf of his government and the people of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan complimented his Russian counterpart for high-level organization of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, as well as for Russian athletes’ good performance and the historic record set. “It was a great holiday and we were all delighted with that brilliant... more »
PM Condoles Demise Of Renowned Armenian Scholar Grigor Gurzadyan
One of the greatest Armenians of our time passed away whose numerous activities went a long way toward developing scientific thought in Armenia, giving scientists and researchers the opportunity look into, analyze and evaluate his great legacy. The highly-endowed Armenian left immense literary and artistic heritage that will be reserved a worthy place in our culture. It will open up new scientific horizons for the rising generations. Grigor Gurzadyan was more than a great scholar: he... more »
Tigran Sargsyan-Led Delegation To Leave For Russian Federation
On February 23, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation will be off to the Russian Federation on a working visit. Prime Minister Sargsyan will meet with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev in Sochi to discuss issues high on bilateral agenda. The parties will take the opportunity to talk about Armenia’s participation in the Eurasian integration process. The delegation will consist of Minister-Chief of Government Staff Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Finance David... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Statement At Third Annual Pension Forum
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, I welcome you and wish fruitful work. The topic on our agenda is extremely important all over the world now. Forums like this help us discuss the modern world’s most effective pension systems, review the existing shortcomings and achievements so that we could amend the model we have developed and applied in Armenia. First of all, I would like to note that a public spotlight is kept on the concept... more »
Armenia CU Accession-Aimed Activities Summarized
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Eurasian Economic Commission Board member- Minister Tatsyana Valovaya. Her delegation arrived in Yerevan to discuss progress in the ongoing talks on Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union. Note that in order to coordinate this process, 22 thematic working groups had been set up by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision of November 26, 2013. Tigran Sargsyan advised that weekly consultations are held at Government to hear reports on... more »
United States To Provide USD 255 Thousand To Develop Armenia's National Brand Strategy
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a donation memorandum on brand development was signed in the Office of Government between the Ministry of Economy and the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, on the one hand, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, on the other. The document was signed by Minister of Economy Vahram Avanesyan, Armenia National Competitiveness Foundation Executive Director Arman Khachaturyan for the Armenian side, and USAID Mission Director... more »
Government Steps Up Business Climate Betterment Effort
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to the question of natural gas caloric value, which has been kept in public spotlight recently (see separate). Proceeding to the agenda, the government approved the 2014 business climate improvement action plan, which seeks to enhance the country’s overall competitiveness. The steps envisaged will help simplify the administrative procedures needed to... more »
