IT Sector To Be Drastically Improved
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before the meeting had started, Tigran Sargsyan advised that according to yesterday’s report on Armenia’s global web networking status, our country is has improved its position by 12 points ranking 82th among 144 countries. “Detailed analysis shows that in spite of the progress, serious efforts have to be made in this area because we are still behind our regional neighbors -... more »
Cooperation Memorandum Signed Between Armenia And Eurasian Economic Commission
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board Chairman Victor Khristenko. The parties discussed the prospects of cooperation between Armenia and the Eurasian Economic Commission. The acting head of the Armenian government was briefed on the processes going on in the frame of the Customs Union, the achievements and the applicable legal field. In conclusion, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Eurasian... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Gets Acquainted With National Academic Opera, Ballet Theater Refurbishment Activities
Accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Alexander Spendiaryan Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Yerevan to get acquainted with the ongoing refurbishment work. Responsible for the refurbishment is the Austrian Waagner-Biro Austria Stage Systems AG company in cooperation with the Armenian government. The following improvements have been carried out in particular: modernization of the existing stage machinery,... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Miroslav Lajcak
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia - Minister of Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajcak. Welcoming the Guest to the Office of Government, the acting Prime Minister said, “Your visit will give a new impetus to bilateral relationship. We are interested in it and are sure that the Armenian-Slovakian relations have great development potential, especially in the economic sector.” Appreciating the current level of political intercourse,... more »
Armenian-Chinese Ties Improvement Discussed
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by PRC Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Gu Chaoxi. “Armenia’s relations with China are of great importance to us. Our country is eager to strengthen and deepen Armenia-China ties,” Tigran Sargsyan said. Conveying warm greetings on behalf of the head of Chinese government, Gu Chaoxi noted, “We are sincerely glad for your achievements. We have gained extensive experience from the friendly... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Sergey Kirienko
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Director General of RF “Rosatom” State Corporation for Atomic Energy Affairs Sergey Kirienko. The parties discussed Armenian-Russian economic cooperation-related issues, including a number of future projects. In this context, a special emphasis was placed on the cooperation in the energy sector, including the efforts toward building a new unit for the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Romanian Minister of Economy Of Armenian Origin Varuzhan Voskanyan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Romanian Minister of Economy of Armenian origin Varuzhan Voskanyan. "We need to use our friendly ties in order to deepen and expand cooperation between the two countries, especially in the sphere of economy. Romania’s highly-reputed Armenian community can be a platform to promote bilateral relations,” t he head of government said. Reaffirming the standing invitation for his Romanian counterpart Victor Ponta to visit Armenia,... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives John Heffern
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern. Focusing on a bilateral cooperation-related agenda, the parties discussed a number of issues related to the implementation of new joint projects, including the economic and humanitarian spheres. The meeting was attended by Karen Hiliard, head of the Armenia office of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
PM Welcomes RF Deputy Minister Of Economic Development
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received RF Deputy Minister of Economic Development Alexei Likhachov. Pleased with the upward trend in bilateral trade turnover, the parties noted that it has serious development potential. In this context, they touched upon a wide range of issues concerning the development of the Armenian-Russian strategic partnership, including the attraction of foreign investment and the furtherance of cooperation in the financial and tertiary sectors.... more »
Businesswomen Continue To Rewarded In Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s congratulatory remarks opened the sitting of the Women’s Council by the Prime Minister, which was held today at the National Library of Armenia. “I would like to once again congratulate our dear women on this wonderful holiday. I am glad to have the opportunity to carry out such promotional activities as may have a positive impact on the activation of the role of women in the Republic of Armenia. We handed out prizes last year, which was... more »