Government Approves 2013-2020 Jewelry Development Strategy
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Industrial Council by the Prime Minister held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, Deputy Minister of Economy Tigran Harutyunyan came up with report on State supported export-oriented industrial policy measures which have led to 8.3 percent rise in industrial output in January-June, 2013, as compared to the same period last year. Down to the agenda, the meeting discussed the 2013-2020 per-sector... more »
Integrated Social Service Management Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Integrated Social Service Management Council held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan reported progress with the pilot program on introduction of integrated social services in Armenia. In particular, 19 regional integrated social service centers were said to have been formed nationwide, 6 of which are already operational. The other centers will be commissioned upon completion... more »
Government Agency 2013 First Half-Year Performance Reports Summarized
The government continued discussing reports on first half-year agency performance and the current status of government action plan and priority tasks for 2013. Reports were submitted by the following officials: Minister of Education and Science, Head of State Science Committee by Ministry of Education and Science, Head of State Nuclear Safety Regulatory Committee by Government. The Prime Minister referred to the assignments issued in the period under review and the performances of... more »
First Lot Of Belarusian Tractors Reach Armenia
Pursuant to an agreement reached between the presidents of Armenia and Belarus, on the sidelines of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s May 31, 2013 visit to the Republic of Belarus, Tigran Sargsyan and his Belarus counterpart Mikhail Myasnikovich made arrangements that the Belarusian side would provide Armenia with around 300 tractors at cost-price. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today Nurnus community of Kotayk Marz of Armenia to see firsthand the first lot of... more »
PM Meets Armenian General Athletic Union Board Members
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Armenian General Athletic Union (AGAU) Board members, who are in Armenia to attend the 9th pan-Armenian Games. Welcoming the guests and stressing the role played by the AGAU in promoting the Armenian identity, the Prime Minister said, “It is always a pleasure to meet with youth from the Armenian General Athletic Union. We believe you to be at the forefront of maintaining and promoting the spirit of patriotic education. I can assure that the... more »
Armenian Prime Minister Extends Condolences To Spanish Premier On Tragic Accident
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a cable of condolences to Head of Government of the Kingdom of Spain Mariano Rajoy Brey in connection with the tragic accident in Spain, which reads as follows: “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I extend deep condolences on the tragic accident that took place in Spain. We mourn together with the friendly people of Spain and share in the sorrow caused by the death of dozens of people in the train accident. Please... more »
Matters Of Public Concern Within Government’s Eyeshot
The Cabinet held today a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan referred to the self-started popular movement of the last few days, which according to the Premier is of social rather than political nature. The head of government stressed that any decision affecting large masses should be discussed in advance with the public (see separate). The government approved the principled guidelines and a... more »
“We can see a powerful civil society being formed in Armenia," Prime Minister’s introductory remarks at Cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan - Dear colleagues, I would like to start today’s Cabinet sitting with the recent days’ social movement-related problems. First, we can see that this is a spontaneous movement of people, which has no political character, though the latest events have shown that some political parties would like to avail themselves of the opportunity, while the actual cause is the Yerevan Town Hall’s decision to change the public transport fares.... more »
Meeting With Newly Appointed Brazilian Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Brazil to the Republic of Armenia Edson Duarte Marino Montero. Congratulating the Ambassador on appointment, the Prime Minister wished him every success in his responsible mission. Highly appreciative of the current high level of cooperation between Brazil and Armenia, the interlocutors indicated that there is still great development potential in economic... more »
PM Receives “Luys” Foundation Students
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today “Luys” foundation-supported students and graduates. “The State is assisting you to study in the world’s top ten universities so that the best practices and the knowledge gained could be used for the sake of our country's development," the Prime Minister said in his greeting remarks. Concerning the changes taking place worldwide and the development trends in Armenia, the Prime Minister said knowledge is the... more »
