Tigran Sargsyan, Newly Appointed Croatia Ambassador Discuss Bilateral Relationship
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Croatia to Armenia Ivan Starcevic. Congratulating the Ambassador on assuming the office, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that his diplomatic mission might provide help strengthen and deepen the Armenian-Croatian relations. In this context, the parties stressed the importance of developing economic cooperation between the two countries. The Ambassador informed that a business... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, IMF Resident Representative Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed IMF Resident Representative Teresa-Daban Sanchez, the successor of Guillermo Tolosa in this position. Congratulating Teresa-Daban Sanchez on appointment, the Prime Minister expressed hope that Ms. Sanchez would succeed in her mission to promote interaction and implementation of new joint programs. In conclusion, the parties discussed a bilateral cooperation-related agenda.
PM Welcomes Newly Appointed UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia Bradley Busetto. Congratulating Mr. Busetto on appointment, Tigran Sargsyan said to be hopeful that the interaction between Government and the UN Armenia Office will be continue to develop on the basis of synergy and close partnership. “We are eager to see the bilateral ties enhanced and strengthened in different fields of activity, and we appreciate the ongoing... more »
Strengthened Cooperation Discussed With World Bank
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with World Bank Executive Director Frank Heemskerk. Pleased with the current pace of interaction with the World Bank, Tigran Sargsyan expressed the hope that the cooperation will expand and strengthen ahead. In this context, the parties have discussed progress and continuity in various World Bank-supported Armenia projects, including the ones underway in agriculture, public sector and local self-government. At the request of the World... more »
Broad Range Of Armenia-Kuwait Cooperation Development Issues Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Kuwaiti National Assembly President Ali Fahd Al Rashid. “We attach great importance to the expansion and strengthening of relations between Armenia and Kuwait. I am sure that your delegation’s visit will give a new impetus to the development of bilateral ties,” the Prime Minister said addressing the guests. Thankful for a warm welcome, the Kuwaiti National Assembly Speaker introduced the members of his... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a private meeting with RF Head of Government Dmitry Medvedev in Minsk to discuss a wide range of issues regarding the Armenian-Russian ties of allied partnership. Reference was made to the integration processes underway in the Eurasian region and the format suitable for Armenia’s participation. Tigran Sargsyan pointed out that a few technical issues needed clarifying in order to decide which way to go. In this context, the Armenian Premier... more »
PM Attends Opening Of Armenian Embassy In Minsk
On the sidelines of his working visit to Minsk, on May 31, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich attended the opening of Armenia‘s Embassy in Belarus. The opening ceremony was also attended by CIS Executive Secretary Sergey Lebedev, a number of foreign ambassadors accredited in Belarus, representatives of the Armenian community. After cutting the symbolic ribbon, accompanied by Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich and Armenian... more »
CIS Council Of Heads Of Government Holds Regular Meeting
The CIS Council of Heads of Government held a scheduled meeting in Minsk. The narrow-format meeting was followed by an extended session of heads of government. After discussing a number of agenda items, the heads of government signed different cooperation agreements. In particular, the meeting took note of and approved the activities carried out in 2012 under the interstate program of innovation cooperation, effective until 2020. The following instruments were signed: concept of the... more »
PM Starts His Belarus Visit
Before the Minsk meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government had started, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko received the delegates, including the delegation headed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Greeting the guests, President Lukashenko said that the nations’ lineup around the CIS and the ongoing cooperation provide better conditions in terms of identifying new prospects for integration processes. According to him, cooperation between the CIS-member States... more »
Armenian-Norwegian Relationship Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Norwegian Ambassador Knut Hauge. The head of government thanked the Ambassador for good work, stressing that Armenia is interested in the deepening and expanding of ties with Norway. In this context, the Prime Minister stressed the need to boost bilateral trade turnover through joint programs. Down to cultural and educational cooperation, the parties looked at the possibility of making joint efforts in the field of international... more »
