A Women’s Grand Prix Chess Tournament Kicks Off In Dilijan
Attended by Vice President of the Armenian Chess Federation, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a women’s Grand Prix chess tournament started in Dilijan (Tavush Marz). The event will last through June 29. Welcoming the participants and FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov on behalf of President of the Armenian Chess Federation Serzh Sargsyan and the Government of Armenia, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part, “Chess has almost become a lifestyle in our country thanks to world champion... more »
PM Receives Gohar Markosian-Kasper, Estonian-Armenian Writer
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received famous Estonia-based writer of Armenian origin Ms. Gohar Markosian - Kasper, who is in Armenia within the framework of “Everybody goes to Yerevan” public diplomacy mission. Welcoming Ms. Markosian - Kasper to Homeland, Tigran Sargsyan said, “You are a celebrity among Armenian readers, and we all are looking forward to new works by you." The writer informed the Premier on the progress with the publication of her new novel... more »
Scientific-Technical Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Scientific-Technical Council held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting first reviewed the results of the tenders invited in applied sciences. 10 successful projects were said to have been picked out by the jury, 4 of which are eligible for application in the public sector. The Prime Minister instructed the Minister of Economy to make efforts toward the commercialization of those projects. As to the signing of a... more »
Prime Minister: No Alternative To Civil Society
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the opening of “Open Government Partnership - Armenia" international conference. Welcoming the participants on behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister said, “I would like to highlight the holding of this conference, because we are facing most important and fundamental problems which we must address. Any government program can be successful if its principles and ideology are introduced to the public at large, become the... more »
Government Makes Use Of Whole Toolkit To Help Out Armavir Marz Farmers
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Cabinet held an out-session at the memorial complex of Sardarapat in Armavir Marz. The meeting started with Armavir Marz Governor Ashot Ghahramanyan’s report on five-month performance and socioeconomic situation in the Marz. On behalf of the local population and on his own behalf, the Governor thanked the authorities for all-out assistance rendered in the aftermath of the May 12 hailstorm. The Prime Minister said surveys are... more »
Bids For Post Of Vocational Training Quality National Center Fund (VTQNCF) Director Assessed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees of the National Center for Vocational Training Quality Fund held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting summed up the results of the competition for the vacant post of VTQNCF Director. Incumbent director Reuben Topchyan was elected to the post. Congratulating Mr .Topchyan and wishing him fruitful work, the Prime Minister singled out the following as priority areas for the Fund: interactive... more »
“mLab ECA” Opens Regional Mobile Solutions Lab In Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the launch of “mLab ECA” regional mobile solutions lab’s new headquarters. The head of government toured the premises getting acquainted with the existing facilities and young researchers’ innovative projects. Established in 2011, the “mLab ECA” regional mobile solutions laboratory seeks to promote mobile innovation and sustainable regional development. The program is implemented by the Enterprise Incubator... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s concluding remarks at National Assembly
Dear National Assembly Chairman, Dear Colleagues, Let me express my gratitude to all the MPs for interested discussion. I will try to group those queries raised during the past two weeks in an attempt to give some estimates. The first group of questions has to do with my person, including the allegations voiced here. I think that since they were voiced in this Hall, this is the right rostrum to give the answers. My professional activities have been associated with the... more »
PM Attends Festive Reception On Russia Day
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a Russia Day-dedicated festive reception in the Government Reception House. Congratulating the participants on behalf of his government and himself, the Prime Minister wished peace and happiness to the brotherly people of Russia. “Abiding by a nice tradition, this day every year we come together in a close circle of friends to celebrate a newborn but important holiday, associated with landmark events in modern Russia’s history. Our... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Honors Working Luncheon, Attended By EU-Member State Ambassadors
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in a working luncheon hosted by head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea, which was attended by the locally accredited ambassadors of EU-member States. At the request of the ambassadors, the Prime Minister referred to his government’s program of activities as recently approved by the National Assembly. Tigran Sargsyan presented in detail the Program’s main priorities and objectives. The attendees exchanged views... more »
