Victory Park Hosts Shushi Liberation and Great Patriotic War Victory Celebrations
Celebrations of the 21st anniversary of Shushi Liberation and the 68th anniversary of Great Patriotic War Victory were held at Victory Park of Yerevan. Accompanied by several representatives of the executive authority, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan laid flowers at the Memorial of Unknown Soldier and held a minute’s silence in commemoration of those killed in the Great Patriotic War and Shushi liberation campaign. Addressing the journalists, the Premier stated in part:... more »
New Cabinet Out To Work
In anticipation of today’s Cabinet sitting, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Prime Minister and the new Cabinet members to congratulate on appointment and wish them every success. On behalf of the government, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan thanked the President for high confidence and assured that everything will be done to meet the challenges facing the country. *** The first new Cabinet sitting was chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the meeting... more »
Prime Minister Introduces Newly Appointed Ministers To Ministry Staffs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan introduced to the Staff of Government and 3 ministry staffs their newly appointed heads – Chief of Government Staff Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Yuri Vardanyan, Minister of Economy Vahram Avanesyan and Minister of Finance David Sargsyan. Introducing Vache Gabrielyan, the Premier noted in part, “I am sure that strong with his long experience and deep knowledge Vache Gabrielyan can best carry out this work. At the same... more »
State Ready To Promote Sales Of Processed Goods
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held today at the Ministry of Economy to discuss purveyance and procurements-related issues. Attended by over 80 manufacturers, heads of government departments, representatives of domestic organizations dealing with the promotion of exports, today’s meeting was a follow-up upon a similar meeting held two weeks ago. Welcoming the participants, the head of government thanked them for accepting his invitation.... more »
PM Receives Newly Appointed Finnish Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador of Finland Christer Mikhelson (headquartered in Helsinki). Congratulating the Ambassador on the startup of his diplomatic mission, Tigran Sargsyan said Armenia is interested in the deepening and strengthening of relations with Finland. “Our political ties boast high level of mutual understanding, therefore we should strengthen and expand exchanges in the economic sphere,” the Prime Minister emphasized.... more »
Armenia-Montenegro Relations Development Issues Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration Igor Lukšić, who is paying an official visit to Armenia. “Recently, we can note that our relations with Montenegro have been increasingly deepening. These processes are evolving more rapidly on the political level, and we want to develop and deepen bilateral relations in the economic field as well,” said Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.... more »
Prime Minister Continues to Receive Congratulatory Messages
Tigran Sargsyan continues to receive congratulatory messages from Prime Ministers of different countries, as well as Heads of international organizations, on his reappointment as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The statement of the Prime Minister of Belarus Mikhail Myasnikovich reads: “I am sending you my sincere congratulations on your reappointment as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. It is with pleasure that I note your significant contribution in... more »
Prime Minister Votes at 10/21 Polling Station
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, accompanied by his wife, daughter and granddaughter, voted in the elections of Yerevan Council of Elders. After voting at 10/21 polling station, Tigran Sargsyan answered the questions of journalists: “The elections are being carried out in a peaceful manner; there is no reason to worry. All the alarms are recorded and tracked down by law enforcement agencies immediately. No infraction or violation of the law, if there are any, will remain... more »
Government-Microsoft Cooperation Development Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Microsoft’s Director General for Central and Eastern Europe Takuya Hirano. To begin with, Mr. Hirano congratulated Tigran Sargsyan on reappointment to the post of Prime Minister, wishing him new achievements on the way to developing the national economy, in particular information technologies. Appreciating the activities of Microsoft’s Armenia-based innovation center, the parties discussed ways of expanding the... more »
Inspection Reform Takes Effect
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting commissioned all ministers, heads of government agencies, regional governors and community heads to take note of Finance Ministry’s annual report on budgetary control in 2012, as well as to take the necessary steps in order to rule out the stated irregularities and shortcomings in future. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan highlighted the fact that the number of planned inspections has been... more »
