Luys Foundation Activity Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the educational board of Luys Foundation met in the Office of Government to discuss ongoing and future activities. Luys Foundation training program director Jacqueline Karaaslanyan introduced the proposed changes to the by-laws, as well as some community-related statistics. The meeting took note of her reports on annual academic and operating budgets, new student scholarship funding sources and possibilities of cooperation with the... more »
Scientific Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Scientific Council met in the Office of Government. The first agenda item was the seismic stability of residential buildings. It was noted that the Town Hall of Yerevan has imposed a ban on the construction of attic facilities by citizens. A working group is operational to draft a legislative package and submit proposals on how to raise the necessary resources. The meeting next discussed a report entitled “Assessment of chemical... more »
PM Receives RF Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Kovalenko. Discussed were Armenian-Russian strategic cooperation-related issues, including Tigran Sargsyan’s upcoming visit to Moscow.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Extends Condolences To Kazakhstan Prime Minister
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I am extending deep condolences over the tragedy that took place in Almaty airport. We grieve together with the Kazakh people and share your sorrow for the tragic death of dozens of people. Please convey our sympathy and support to the victims’ families.
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Jean-Michel Happi
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by World Bank Yerevan Office Director Jean-Michel Hapi. Pleased with the current status of bilateral cooperation, the parties have discussed World Bank’s Development Policy Operations Program-related issues. Hailing the pace of program preparations, Jean-Michel Happi said it will cover competitiveness, the business environment, aviation, as well as the social, fiscal and environmental fields. The meeting agenda... more »
Reforms Yield Tangible Results
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, the Prime Minister introduced the findings of the poll conducted to get the citizens’ opinion on the activities of the government. The survey has revealed tangible results in the field of mobile communications and the Internet, third-party risk insurance and cadastre services. In his statement, Tigran Sargsyan made a point of transparency in government and media independence (The Prime... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Introductory Remarks At Cabinet Sitting
Dear colleagues, A public opinion survey-based performance report is going to be posted at the government’s website today. I would like to inform you that according to our citizens, recent years’ most outstanding reforms are as follows: Internet and mobile communications: 95.3% of those citizens polled find that obvious improvements have been in this area over the last five years. Third-party risk insurance is the second area where we have tangible results. As you may... more »
Armenia, USA Step Up Cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia John Heffern and USAID Armenia Office Head Karen Hilliard. Pleased with the current pace of cooperation, the parties discussed the USAID-developed five-year support strategy for Armenia. In this connection, John Heffern noted that thereby Armenia and the United States usher in a new stage of cooperation. Karen Hilliard advised that the U.S. government would like to conclude a new... more »
PM Takes Part In St Sargis Feast Celebrations
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, two exhibitions dedicated to Saint Sargis feast were inaugurated at the Armenian Painters’ Union and the National Aesthetics Center of Yerevan. The Premier toured the expositions getting acquainted with the exhibits on display. Referred to as “Invincible power of love,” the National Aesthetics Center’s exposition features paintings by studio students, while the Painters’ Union gallery represents works by young... more »
Public Agency Heads Report Back Performance
Public agencies continue reporting back annual performance and compliance with the government’s action plan and priorities for 2012. During today’s hearings reports were submitted by the Minister of Territorial Administration, Minister of Economy, Minister of Finance, Minister of Transport and Communications, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister of Healthcare, Minister of Justice, Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Head of State Revenue... more »
