Government To Shift Focus Toward Training IT Specialists
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the opening of a business innovation forum in Dilijan. Welcoming the participants, Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that the forum will promote the development of information technologies: “This platform will provide an opportunity to discuss new ideas, understand how things are going in the IT sector worldwide, find directions of Armenia’s development, as well as to introduce a variety of innovative technologies as quickly as... more »
Deepening Of Armenian- Russian Military-Technical Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation, Russian co-chair of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on military - technical cooperation Constantine Biryulin who is in Armenia to attend the 8th meeting of the commission, scheduled for November 25-29. Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Alik Mirzabekyan is the Armenian co-chair of the Commission.... more »
Finalized 2014 State Budget Bill To Be Submitted To National Assembly
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government approved the amended indicators specified in the 2014 State budget bill, as well as a consolidated list of proposals and findings that had been presented to the Government, based on the outcome of the debates held by standing commissions, parliamentary groups, factions and members of Parliament. Within a two days’ timeline, the heads of government agencies will have to submit to the... more »
Prime Minister Pays Working Visit To Shirak Marz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled today to Shirak Marz of Armenia for a working visit. His first stop was at Pemzashen community where the Prime Minister attended the opening of a reconstructed kindergarten building. On this occasion, Tigran Sargsyan welcomed and congratulated the residents of the community: “A campaign pledge made by the President of the Republic of Armenia has been fulfilled. Much has to be done yet in your community, since the need for kindergarten is... more »
Ministry of Defense Soccer Team Wins Prime Minister’s Cup
In the final match of the Prime Minister’s Cup. the team of the Ministry of Defense took beated the Police team after a penalty kickoff and won the honorary cup. Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the final match of the tournament was held at the Republican stadium in Yerevan. Congratulating the team of the Ministry of Defense on such a brilliant victory on behalf of the Government of Armenia and his own behalf, the Prime Minister noted, “We had quite an exciting... more »
Ericsson Looking Forth To Expanding Armenia Activities
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Head of Ericsson’s Central and Eastern Europe Local Mission Ian Campbell. Welcoming the Company’s activities in Armenia, the head of government said they are promoting information technologies in our country. Interested in expanding Armenia activities, the Company was said thinking over a new project. The Prime Minister expressed his government’s support for Ericsson’s activities, and stressed that Armenia attaches... more »
Armenia-Kuwait Relationship Areas Discussed
Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Al-Kuwait Governor Sheikh Ali Al-Jaber Al-AHmd Al Sabah. Welcoming the guests to the Government, Tigran Sargsyan said to be convinced the the visit of the Al-Kuwait Governor will contribute to the strengthening of the Armenian-Kuwaiti relations. “Bilateral programs have been gaining momentum recently. Armenia is interested in expanding cooperation with Kuwait to set up recycling enterprises and implement... more »
Public Figures Get Premier’s Awards On National Currency 20th Anniversary
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan awarded a group of public figures on the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s national currency. Levon Barkhudaryan (Minister of Finance in 1993) and Bagrat Asatryan (Central Bank Chairman in 1994-1998) were presented with the Prime Minister’s commemorative medals. Premier’s souvenirs were handed to former CBA Chairman Isahak Isahakyan, AMD characters co-author Karen Komendaryan, banknote decorators - designers Harutyun Samuelyan and Ashot... more »
Women’s Affairs Council Holds Meeting
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan presided over the session of the Council on Women’s Affairs by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. Proceeding to the agenda, the Council looked into the situation concerning the Republic of Armenia law “On Provision of Equal Opportunities for Men And Women” and the term “gender,” after which a corresponding statement was issued. The statement reads as follows: “By ratifying the UN Convention of Elimination... more »
Customs Union Roadmap Being Drawn Up
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the audience: “Two days ago, the Presidents of four countries had a working group established in the Eurasian Commission in Moscow to discuss Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union and Common Economic Space. The working group includes professionals from Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and Eurasian Economic Commission. The Working Group is... more »
