Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Meets With Belgian Counterpart Elio Di Rupo
On a working visit to China, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with his Belgian counterpart Elio Di Rupo in Dalian city. The two prime ministers talked about the economic situation in their respective countries and outlined future action. The Belgian Premier said there are positive indications for economic stabilization in Europe. Elio Di Rupo asked about Armenia’s relations with the European Union and the Customs Union. Tigran Sargsyan said Armenia will not give up the European... more »
Cooperation Prospects Discussed With Representatives Of Chinese Companies
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met today with China Communication Construction CEO Wang Zijhun in Dalian city who briefed the Premier on the activities of his company. Specialized in road construction, the company handles road design, construction and maintenance projects and is the tenth leading entity in the world. Assuring of their interest in getting involved in Armenia, the Executive Director said his company has already developed a number of proposals to be submitted to the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets Bulgarian Counterpart Plamen Oresharski
On a working visit to China, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski. At the request of his Bulgarian counterpart, Tigran Sargsyan presented the economic situation in Armenia, advising that his government was able to achieve a 7% economic growth last year. In turn, Plamen Oresharski said Armenia’s performance is quite impressive, since this index proved even beyond a number of European States. Referring to bilateral relations, both... more »
Armenian, Chinese Prime Ministers Meet: China To Provide Armenia USD16mn Grant
As part of his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with his Chinese counterpart Li Kequang in Dalian city. Welcoming the guest, the Chinese Premier thanked Armenia for taking part in the World Economic Forum in Dalian. “Our latest meeting was on the sidelines of the Shanghai Expo, and I am happy to see you back to China,” the head of Chinese government noted. Thankful for reception, the Armenian Prime Minister first... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Meets With Vice Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
On his way to the PRC for a working visit, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Vice Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Kairat Kelimbetov in Astana. The parties discussed current level of Armenia-Kazakhstan relationship, development of relations in various spheres of mutual interest and other issues. Reference was made to the economic situation, as well as the trends and prospects of economic development in Armenia and Kazakhstan. In conclusion, a lively exchange of views was unfolded... more »
PM Off To China
A government delegation, headed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, left today for the People’s Republic of China for a working visit. The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. The delegation will attend the World Economic Forum. Bilateral documents will be signed, including a trade and economic cooperation instrument, a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of emergency situations management. Meetings will be held with the... more »
University Accreditation Program Discussed With European Experts
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of European experts who are in Armenia to carry out external evaluation for the Vocational Training Quality National Center Foundation. The meeting discussed the pace of university accreditation program. “We attach great importance to the institute of accreditation and the introduction of higher educational standards in the universities of Armenia. A large amount of work has already been done to that effect,” the Prime... more »
Vocational Training Quality National Center Foundation’s Accreditation Committee Membership Approved
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees of Vocational Training Quality National Center Foundation held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting first approved the membership of the Accreditation Committee, which includes: Sharistan Melkonyan - American University of Armenia Accreditation Division Manager, Nelly Hovhannisyan - Yerevan State University Biology Department Professor, biologist , researcher, Ashot Saghyan - YSU Pharmaceutical... more »
PM Monitors Government-Supported Investment Program In Aragatsotni Marz
Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today Aragatsotni Marz-registered Golden Grape Armas Ltd, which is engaged in farming activities. Since 2007, vineyards have been set up on an area of more than 160 hectares, with 400 thousand grapevines planted, including wine and brandy sorts, as well as table grape varieties. 40 hectares are orchards (10 thousand trees, including peach, plum, apple, apricot, cherry trees etc). Tigran... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Vardan Aramyan was relieved of the post of Deputy Minister of Finance for transfer to another position.
