Armenia-Switzerland Relationship Discussed With Swiss MPs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of Switzerland-Armenia parliamentary group of the Federal Assembly of the Swiss Confederation. The meeting was also attended by the Swiss Ambassador Konstantin Obolenski. Welcoming guests, Tigran Sargsyan, “We attach great importance to Armenian-Swiss relations in various fields, including economy. The inter-parliamentary commission allows us to discuss issues related to the implementation of joint projects, which is very... more »
PM Orders Minister of Labor and Social Affairs To Immediately Take Specific Measures Against Corruption Risks In This Area
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a consultative meeting at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to discuss corruption in this area. “This is an emergency meeting considering the situation in the field of disability. The Prime Minister’s Control Service (PMCS) has conducted checks and surveys in all the regions to see how disability status is being granted in Armenia. We have recorded gruesome events and facts,” the Prime Minister said. Head of the Prime... more »
Armenian Studies Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Council Chairman, Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Armenian Studies Council met today in a regular sitting in the Office of Government. President of the National Academy of Sciences Radik Martirosyan reported progress in the implementation of actions as specified in “Republic of Armenia Armenian Studies Development Strategy for 2012-2025.” Note that at the cabinet sitting of January 12, 2012, the government approved a concept for the... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Delegation Led By Yezidi Spiritual Leader
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Yezidi spiritual leader Mire - Mira Takhsin-Beg. Tigran Sargsyan said in his welcoming speech, “The Government of the Republic of Armenia cares that the Yezidi community could feel at ease in our country. We are protecting the rights of the Yezidis, enabling them to publish newspapers and teach Yezidi language at school. We are ready to discuss with you how the Government can promote the well-being of the Yezidi... more »
German Bundestag Deputy Speaker Hosted In Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Vice President of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany Wolfgang Tirze. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said, “We attach great importance to developing relations with the Federal Republic of Germany. We are pleased that are visiting Yerevan that will give us the opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest and identify any areas where we can deepen our relationship.” The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: No Other Relief Society Can Be Compared To ARS
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event dated to the 20th anniversary of the Armenian Relief Society’s (ARS) “Orphan Child Care Program” at the National Academic Theater after Gabriel Sundukyan. Extending congratulations on the Program’s 20th anniversary on behalf of his government and himself, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Nowadays it is difficult to find another charitable organization that could compete with the Armenian Relief... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Statement At Yalta Conference
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the “New investment opportunities and economic cooperation within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)” conference, which was held on sidelines of “Yalta business meetings” business forum, attended by the Heads of Government of the CIS. In his opening remarks, President CIS Finance and Banking Council Andrey Kostin praised the Tigran Sargsyan’s activity in the banking sector in particular and noted:... more »
PM Issues Instruction To Temporarily Refrain From Charging Customs Duty To Syrian Armenians
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a consultative meeting to discuss issues relating to Syrian Armenians. Those Syrian Armenians currently staying in Armenia were reported unable to get back to Syria at this point of time. Therefore, their personal property, including their cars, can not be subject to customs clearance considering that they are not seeking permanent residence. Besides, they will face additional bottlenecks in settling the customs duty or extending the time for keeping... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Dmitry Medvedev Discuss Armenian-Russian Cooperation Development-Related Agenda
On September 28, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, met with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Yalta to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest. Tigran Sargsyan noted that Armenia attaches great importance to the strengthening and expanding of elations with Russia. ”We are pleased with the dynamics of our relations, though we can see that there is greater potential to tap on,” Tigran Sargsyan said. In turn, Dmitry Medvedev pointed to the growth of... more »
PM Attends CIS Heads of Government Council Meeting
The Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation attended a CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Yalta, which included over two dozen issues. The heads of government adopted an action plan for establishment and development of information society within the CIS framework by 2015. Reference was made of cooperation between the CIS countries in the field of telecommunications. The meeting adopted a complex program of innovative measures by member-countries for the... more »
