Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulatory Message To Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajo
“Excellency, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I congratulate you on the National Day of the Kingdom of Spain with my best wishes for progress, prosperity and development. Armenia seeks continued development of multifaceted ties with Spain in all areas of mutual interest. I am confident that together we can give a new quality to the Armenian- Spanish friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation for the welfare of our countries.... more »
PM Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony For Srbots Targmanchats Church
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a groundbreaking ceremony for Srbots Targmanchats (Holy Translators) Church in AYB educational campus. The church is built on charitable funds. Construction is to be complete in two years. Conceived by architect Eric Ohanyan, the church is designed in the form of “people – books.” They are personalized “living books,” each of which represents one of the Holy Translators. The church building will symbolize those... more »
Armenian Government Delegation Discuss Cooperation Prospects With IMF, World Bank Leadership In Washington
On Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s instructions, an Armenian government delegation is in the United States to attend the Annual Conference of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington, DC. Minister-Chief of Government Staff Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Finance David Sargsyan and Minister of Economy V. Avanesyan met with IMF and World Bank senior officials to discuss scheduled joint programs and their directions. The World Bank Group’s... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Meets Senior Russian Officials
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met today with RF First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich in Moscow. The working meeting agenda featured those arrangements reached during the latest meeting between Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and RF President Vladimir Putin. The parties came to an agreement over the steps to take to implement the agenda items. In addition to First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov, the Russian side was represented... more »
PM To Leave For Moscow
On October 11, 2013, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be off to Moscow on a working visit. During the visit, the head of the Armenian government will meet with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and President of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board Viktor Khristenko.
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister’s Condolence Message On Demise of EPP President Wilfried Martens
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan extended condolences to the Presidency of the European People’s Party (EPP) on the passing of EPP President Wilfried Martens, which reads as follows: “Dear EPP Members, We were deeply saddened to learn about the untimely demise of EPP President Wilfried Martens. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and my own behalf, I express deep condolences and our sympathy for your irreversible loss. Mr. Martens made invaluable... more »
Other Three Hundred Small, Medium-Sized Businesses May Get Assistance
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government amended the 2013 State budget law and one of its previous decisions, necessitated by the loan agreement between the Government of Armenia and the Asian Development Bank under a program aimed at promoting female entrepreneurship in the country. According to the amendment, financial assistance should be provided to 300 operating and startup small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), at least half of... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Meeting
An extraordinary meeting of the Government of the Republic of Armenia was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. As part of “Response - 2013” command-and-staff exercises, the members of the Government submitted to the Prime Minister proposals on steps to neutralize potential threats and preparative measures necessary for the defense of the country. The Prime Minister presented a number of draft government decrees, which are based on relevant decrees and... more »
Teachers Awarded Premier’s Commemorative Medals, Letters of Appreciation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a Teacher’s Day-dedicated gala event at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Yerevan. Addressing the audience, the Prime Minister stated in part. “On behalf of the Government and on my own behalf, I congratulate all the teachers on the Teacher’s Day. Everywhere in the world the most important profession is that of the teacher because they are creating the future of the State. Given the challenges of the modern world,... more »
Prime Minister Receives Public Council Members
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the members of the Public Council of Armenia, led by Public Council Chairman Vazgen Manukyan. Stressing the importance of similar meetings, the Prime Minister said they provide an opportunity to discuss the country’s development prospects and directions, issues of national concern and possible challenges. In this context, the speakers exchanged views on integration processes, in particular Armenia’s relations with the Customs Union and... more »
