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.
Armenia’s Competitiveness Upgraded
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister informed that Armenia’s World Competitiveness Report standing has improved. After detailed information on the subject had been provided by the Chairman of the State Commission for Protection of Economic Competition, Tigran Sargsyan took the floor to speak about our country’s achievements and shortcomings ( see separately ). The Government extended until... more »
Introductory remarks by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan - Global Competitiveness Report published with improved Armenia standing
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan: Armenia has gone up 3 points in the Global Competitiveness Report: what we need to realize is where we have improved our competitiveness and where are our weaknesses. To this end, we need to understand what are the criteria used in the national competitiveness report since there are many areas where we obviously have much to do yet. Now I want to give the floor to Mr. Shaboyan who will tell us which reforms have resulted in higher competitiveness and... more »
PM Appreciates Quality Of Emergency Situations Ministry Services
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a ceremonious event dedicated to the professional holiday of emergency service staff, which was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Extending congratulations on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Owing to your everyday work, there is an ever-growing belief in society that the quality of emergency services has improved over time and that we have... more »
Government Commission Set Up On Demise Of Levon Ananyan
A Prime Minister-headed government commission has been established on the passing of Honored Worker of Culture of the Republic of Armenia, President of Writers’ Union of Armenia Levon Ananyan. The commission is composed as follows: Minister of Culture H. Poghosyan, Minister of Diaspora H. Hakobyan , Minister of Finance D. Sargsyan, Minister of Transport and Communications G. Beglaryan, Healthcare Minister D. Dumanyan, Mayor of Yerevan T. Margaryan, Head of the Police Department by... more »
