Prime Minister Meets Russian, European Media Representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the participants of a Matenadaran-hosted international media forum in Yerevan, which is held on October 17-20 under the motto of “At the foothills of Mount Ararat.” In the context of rapid changes in global developments, the Prime Minister referred to his government’s program and policy, one of the peculiarities of the Armenian people - the Diaspora – and his vision of the Armenian World. “First of all, we need to... more »
A Number of Facilities To Be Completed
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government made redistributions in the 2013 State budget and amended one of its earlier decisions to allocate AMD61mn to the Ministry of Urban Development to implement expenditure programs, complete the ongoing construction sites with no due dates designed to provide financial support (reasonable proportion) of design documents, pay for the services rendered in 2012-2013. In this context, Prime... more »
Prime Minister: “We need a generation that can live in a rapidly changing world”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of the regional conference of EU Eastern Partnership and Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) countries’ education ministers. On October 17-18, the forum will be discussing the development prospects of the European Higher Education Area. Welcoming the guests, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan noted that the main topic of the conference is among his government’s top priorities: “We live in a rapidly changing world, with... more »
PM Welcomes Georgian Agriculture Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Georgian Minister of Agriculture Shalva Pipia. “We are keen on strengthening and deepening relations with Georgia and will take steps to achieve specific results,” the Prime Minister stated in his greeting remarks. He pointed to the need of creating a favorable environment for cooperation between business entities and facilitating the exchange of information. Thankful for reception, Minister Shalva Pipia... more »
PM Set To Bring Private Sector Closer To Science
On the 70th anniversary of NAS of the Republic of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the National Academy of Sciences. Accompanied by NAS President Radik Martirosyan, the head of government walked round the exhibition halls that are making display of the achievements and scientific innovations of various academic institutes to get familiar with the exhibits. Extending his congratulations on the 70th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, the Prime... more »
PM Attends Gyumri-Dedicated Festive Events
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Gyumri to participate in festivities dedicated to the town. Accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan, Shirak Marz Governor Felix Tsolakyan and Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan, the Prime Minister called at the Folk Architecture and Urban Lifestyle Museum of Gyumri to attend a bread festival hosted under the “Gyumri: cultural capital of the Commonwealth of Independent... more »
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 »
