PM Receives NFA Delegation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a Rosa Tsarukyan-led delegation of National Farmers Association (NFA) Board members to discuss various agriculture-related issues. Appreciative of apparent progress in agriculture, including animal husbandry, Rosa Tsarukyan proposed a set of measures to develop apiculture in the country. Highlighting the importance of high-quality honey exports, she thanked the government for thoughtfulness of apiculture. Rosa Tsarukyan expressed confidence that the... more »
Prime Minister Introduced To Work Done Under His Instruction And New Investment Programs In Lori Marz
As part of his June 18 visit to Lori Marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at several communities. In Martz community, Tigran Sargsyan got acquainted with the current state of the local high school, which serves 84 pupils from some 110 households. On instructions from the head of government, funds had been allocated from the State budget to overhaul of the school and build a new gym hall. The project is due to complete in September, 2014. The Prime Minister also talked to the... more »
PM Gets First-Hand View Of Sanahin Monastery Rehabilitation Work
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a working visit to Lori Marz, where he first called at Sanahin monastic complex. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan briefed the Premier on ongoing and planned reconstruction work. It was reported that as instructed by the Prime Minister, reconstruction-reinforcement activities for Holy Mother of God (10th century) and Holy Redeemer (966 AD) churches and Gregory Magistros Seminary kicked off in the third quarter of 2012. AMD18mn was... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Herwig van Staa
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received President of Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities Herwig van Staa, who is in Armenia to attend a conference on Participatory Democracy at Local Level due this June 29 under the Armenian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. “Having assumed the chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, we will do our best to foster successful and effective developments during... more »
Armenian-Georgian Judiciary Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Georgian Minister of Justice Thea Tsulukiani. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said: “We are keen on developing bilateral relationship in all fields. Your visit to Armenia is another step on the way strengthening the ties of friendship between our two countries.” As to the cooperation in the field of justice, Tigran Sargsyan stressed the importance of sharing reform experiences and clarifying certain provisions. Thea... more »
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 »
