Armenian Government and Leading U.S.-Based IT Companies Sign Cooperation Memoranda
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, ArmTech 2012 congress continues its proceedings at Stanford University of California. U.S. Ambassador John Heffern welcomed the participants of the conference: “ When I arrived in Armenia, I could not even imagine that the country might boast such a well-developed IT industry. Creative mind is Armenia’s key to the future. Based on a UNESCO survey, the U.S. Trade Ministry has published a report stating that Armenia tops the list of... more »
ArmTech 2012 Forum Kicks Off In USA
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the ArmTech 2012 high-tech development forum kicked off in San Jose. Welcoming the participants on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Prime Minister thanked the organizers: “Already traditional, ArmTech plays an important role in the economic life of Armenia. It helps us discuss and outline the leading sectors of the economy, as well as look at IT development prospects. I wish you all fruitful work in the hope that... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: “NGO initiatives are in the best interest of our people”
Later today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the residence of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Primate of the Western Diocese Archbishop Hovnan Terteryan briefed the Premier on the ongoing activities and programs of the diocese. Then the Prime Minister met with the representatives of the Armenian community in Southern California, and answered their questions relating to Armenia’s internal and external problems. After the meeting, Tigran Sargsyan... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Paying Working Visit To United States
On December 8, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Welcoming the Armenian Prime Minister, the Mayor of Los Angeles highlighted the role of the Armenian community of Los Angeles in the city’s public life. Discussing bilateral cooperation, the parties arranged to set up a working group to develop cooperation programs. The official interview was followed by a Mayor of Los Angeles-hosted reception in honor of the Prime Minister of... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan On Working Visit To United States
On December 8, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s working visit to the United States kicked off. On the first day of the working visit, the Prime Minister went to the California Institute of Technology, where he met with University President Jean-Lou Chameau. During the meeting, the Prime Minister introduced the ongoing educational reform in Armenia aimed at improving the quality of education and promoting Armenian universities’ international accreditation. As they discussed... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Attends Armenian Typography 500th Anniversary-Dated Exhibition In Mainz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan continues with his working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. On December 7, Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Mainz, where he met with Kurt Beki, Prime Minister of Reynland Pfalts region. The parties looked at cooperation possibilities in agriculture, precision engineering, tourism and pharmaceutical industry. They also discussed joint projects related to small and medium-size business. Then Tigran Sargsyan attended an Armenian typography... more »
PM Holds Working Meetings In Frame Of Armenian-German Business Forum
On the sidelines of the ongoing Armenian-German business forum, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Oracle Ltd Vice President Alan Blank in Frankfurt to discuss the possibility of Oracle’s involvement in Armenia’s IT sector. The company was introduced to a number of projects of mutual interest: free economic zone, Gyumri technopark, educational projects. Stressing that his company is interested in coming to Armenia, Alan Blank said they are well aware of the ongoing... more »
Attended By Tigran Sargsyan, Armenian-German Business Forum Kicks Off In Frankfurt
Start a delegation led by Prime Minister's official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. The head of government attended a Kommerzbank-hosted Armenian-German business forum in Frankfurt, which was attended by Head of Kommerzbank financial institutions Pierre Fischer, representatives from German and Armenian companies. The conference was attended by 15 companies from Armenia representing the banking, high-tech, IT, battery manufacturing, energy, mining and agricultural sectors.... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Shamam Haroutunyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. *** Shamam Haroutunyan Date and Place of Birth February 27, 1956, Abovyan region, Geghashen village Education 1973-1978, Yerevan Institute of National Economy, specialization in labor economics Career Experience 1969-1972, Abovyan region, Geghashen village, collective farm 1978-1982, Basalt factory, labor economist... more »
Social Sector Corruption Risks To Be Minimized
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the sitting, the Prime Minister advised that Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Karine Ghazinyan had died in Los Angeles. The meeting held a minute of silence in her memory. Based on the Constitution, the Government suggested that the National Assembly should convene an extraordinary session on December... more »
