Armenia Pedagogical University, Oulu University Cooperation Agenda Discussed
Armenia State Pedagogical University (ASPU) after Khachatur Abovyan Board Chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Oulu University Rector Laiunnen Lauri and Vice-Rector Eva-Maria Raudasoyan. The meeting was attended by ASPU academic board members, National Assembly Deputy Speaker Edward Sharmazanov, Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, MP Galoust Sahakyan and Pedagogical University Rector Ruben Mirzakhanyan Development of cooperation between the two universities has... more »
Traditional Parties Are Part Of National Patrimony
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala meeting dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the Social Democratic Henchak Party of Armenia, held at the Conference Hall of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister stated in part, “I deeply believe that the traditional parties are an asset to our people: their existence and further strengthening in both Armenia and the Diaspora is in our national interest. The stronger they are, the... more »
Corruption Exposure Should Be Followed By Visible Sanctions
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Anticorruption Council met at the Office of Government. The meeting was attended by Deputy Speaker of National Assembly Edward Sharmazanov, Prosecutor-General Aghvan Hovsepyan, Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan, Justice Minister Hrair Tovmasyan, Head of President’s Control Service Hovhannes Hovsepyan, representatives from Heritage, Rule-of-Law, ARF parties, as well as non-governmental and international organizations. To begin with,... more »
Defense Ministry Soccer Team Wins Prime Minister’s Cup In 2012
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan went to the Yerevan Republican Stadium after Vazgen Sargsyan where he attended the final match of the Prime Minister’s Cup – 2012, which brought together the football teams of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Education and Science. The team of the Ministry of Defense won 5 - 0. The team of the Police was the third in the tournament. The Prime Minister himself handed the cup to the winners. Congratulating the winners, the Prime Minister... more »
Prime Minister: Student Support Programs To Be Continued
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Youth Fund of Armenia (AYF) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting. According to the agenda, the Board approved a new structure and staffing positions, as well as 2013. Budget: It was noted that the increase in social-oriented programs next year, including the disabled and socially vulnerable groups of people. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of cooperation with the Government of the students tuition reimbursement program... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: Relying On Our Faith We Can Defy Challenges
Ararat Patriarchal Diocese Council Chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in the proceedings of a Diocesan Representative Assembly at the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, chaired by His Holiness Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister presented his government’s views on several issues: “The Armenian Apostolic Church has played an undeniable role in the history of the Armenian people. Due to our belief in the unity of... more »
Top Leadership Unsatisfied With Anticorruption Action Effectiveness
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister said to have had a conversation with the President of Armenia on how to strengthen the fight against corruption. The President calls for drastic measures in order to achieve tangible results ( see separate ). Pursuant to the Prime Minister’s directive, Minister of Education and Science Minister Armen Ashotyan reported back compliance with the tax liabilities and... more »
Surgical Methods To Be Used In Combating Corruption: Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Introductory Remarks At Government Sitting
Dear Colleagues, I have had a conversation with the President of Armenia on how to strengthen the fight against corruption. We are not at all satisfied with the situation in this area. The President is calling for drastic measures, including the use of surgical methods in order to achieve tangible result. A meeting of the Anticorruption Council is scheduled for tomorrow. It is my firm belief that we should cooperate more closely with civil society, if we are to succeed in our... more »
PM Receives John Heffern
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern. Talking about the U.S.-Armenian relations, both sides appreciated their high level and development dynamics. The Prime Minister dwelt on Armenia’s public administration reform which is to be continued in 2013. Stressing the importance of diversified cooperation, the parties focused on those programs aimed at supporting the reform process.
FREDA Trustees Hold Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the board of trustees of the Fund for Rural Economic Development of Armenia (FREDA) held a regular meeting at the Office of Government. The meeting approved the independent auditor’s findings and the 2011 report on FREDA activities, as well as the FREDA-circulated draft report due to be submitted to the Ministry of Justice. The meeting referred to the nomination of candidates for FREDA Investment Committee membership. The Board... more »
