Baze Pan-Armenian Youth Gathering Kicks Off
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of “Baze” pan-Armenian youth gathering in Tsakhadzor. Congratulating young people on the launch of the gathering and International Youth Day, the Prime Minister said, “From year to year this gathering wins increased interest in the Republic of Armenia. The Government steps up funding every year so that more and more young people get the opportunity to attend this unique gathering. On behalf of my government, I wish to... more »
On August 13-23, 2013, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be away on holiday, part of which will be spent abroad.
Armenia Prime Minister: Competitive Armenia Means Knowledge-Based Nation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the summer camp of “Miasin” youth movement on the shore of Lake Sevan. The Premier got familiar with the holiday-makers’ daily life and camping conditions. The head of government talked to the campers, answering their questions and presenting his vision of development. “Competitive Armenia means a knowledge-based nation. This is the foundation of our country. To be considered as a developed country, we should be quick... more »
PM Congratulates Builders On Professional Holiday
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a ceremonious event dedicated to Builder’s Day. Congratulating he builders on professional holiday, Tigran Sargsyan said that this beautiful holiday has a special meaning - our people’s warm attitude to construction workers. “It is not accidental, since Armenian builders have always played a key role in ensuring continuity for our nation’s history leaving a rich legacy to us. Today as well, we see such masterpieces of... more »
Pension Settlement Problems Ruled Out Ahead
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. In his opening remarks before the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to the steps carried out in the direction of improving the procurement process, the quality of public services and the estimate of the gross domestic product (see separate). Tigran Sargsyan next addressed the delay in payment of pensions which affected some 1400 pensioners on August 4-5 due to the fact that the lists had not reached... more »
Better Procurement Procedure: Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s opening remarks at Cabinet sitting
First of all, let me say that together with you we have done a large amount of work during the last month to improve the procurement procedures applicable in Armenia. Last week’s Ministry of Finance-implemented monitoring evidenced that the procurement process has seen significant improvement and progress, particularly in terms of contracting, compliance with the provisions included in the contract and the announcement of competition. But it does not mean that all the problems are... more »
Armenia National Library Problems - Center of Prime Minister’s Attention
Accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Minister of Urban Development Samvel Tadevosyan and Chairman of State Committee for Architecture by the Government Narek Sargsyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the National Library of Armenia and toured the building. In pursuit of presidential orders, the head of government got familiar with the problems of the library. As the Prime Minister was briefed on the building’s status, he was told that additional studies should... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Narek Sargsyan was appointed to be Chairman of State Committee for Architecture by the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
Government-IFAD Joint Programs Ensure Serious Progress In Agriculture
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) project manager Munif Nurallah. Welcoming the guest, the head of government stressed the importance of Government-IFAD cooperation, considering it as an important driving force for advancing reform in agriculture. “Farming is set as a priority in the government program since we have great potential for the growth of agriculture,” the Prime Minister said. As M. Nurallah... more »
PM Pays Working Visit To Ararat Marz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Ararat Marz for a working visit. The first stop of the Prime Minister was at the kindergarten of Ayntap, which is being reconstructed on the instructions of the President of the Republic of Armenia. Tigran Sargsyan monitored the progress and got acquainted with the existing problems. The head of government told the Governor of Ararat Marz to implement landscaping work in the very short timeframe. The project is co-funded by the Ararat Marz... more »