Group of Mountaineers Who Have Climbed Mount Ararat Receive PM’s Letters of Appreciation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a group of mountaineers who made a pilgrimage to Mount Ararat. The group shared their impressions from the pilgrimage with the Prime Minister by means of a video material. The initiator of the meeting writer, publicist Zori Balayan welcomed the mountaineers’ activities, noting that for Armenians Mount Ararat is not only a sacred mount but also their homeland. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan awarded Aramayis Sedrakyan, Nver Avetisyan, Anna... more »
PM Receives the Representatives of Social-Democratic Hnchakyan Party
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the Chairman of the managing board of the Social-Democratic Hnchakyan party Sedrak Achemyan and member of the office Vazgen Kaltakchyan. During the meeting Tigran Sargsyan addressed the situation in Syria and talked about the government initiated steps to assure security in the Armenian community in Syria. The members of the managing board of SDHP expressed contentment over the steps taken by the Government, as well as willingness to cooperate with the... more »
The State will Continue to Support the Peasants
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government allowed the Ministry of Agriculture to purchase and import to Armenia 20 tons of wheat seeds from Stavropol region, RF, within the 2010-2014 grain and seed growing development program. Noting that seeds of such nature are being imported to Armenia for the first time, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stressed that super-elite seeds will be used in the development of seed growing. The Executive... more »
PM Has a Farewell Meeting with the Ambassador of Lithuania in Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Lithuania Giedrius Apuokas, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Armenia. The Head of the Government expressed his gratitude to the Ambassador for his work. “It is obvious that your work has had a serious impact on raising the Lithuanian-Armenian relations to a new level, as well as on strengthening them,” Tigran Sargsyan said. The two sides highly appreciated the... more »
PM Receives the President of “Switzerland-Armenia” Association
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Sargis Shahinyan, President of “Switzerland-Armenia” Association. The latter presented the visiting program of the delegation, consisting of Swiss parliamentarians and other figures representing various areas, to the Prime Minister. The visit is intended to last from September 29 to October 7. Tigran Sargsyan welcomed the initiative and stressed the importance of further development of bilateral relations in politics, economy and... more »
PM Sends a Letter of Condolences to the First Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the First Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad-Reza Rahimi on occasion of the devastating earthquake in Iran. The letter particularly reads: Honorable Mr. Rahimi, on behalf of the Armenian Government and myself, I express our deepest condolences on occasion of over 300 deaths caused by the natural disaster which took place in Islamic Republic of Iran. I would like you to convey my words of comfort and... more »
PM Visits Syrian-Armenian Children in Camp “Lusabats” in Hankavan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited camp “Lusabats” in Hankavan to meet Armenian children from Syria. It should be noted, that on August 9, 2012, the first 120-member group of Armenian-Syrian children, who will spend their summer holidays in Armenia, was transferred to Yerevan. All the expenses, including the transfer of the children from Aleppo and Damascus to Armenia and organizing their holidays, is taken care of by the RA Government, supported by the private sector. The... more »
“Baze-2012” Tenth Annual Youth Camp Launches in Tsakhkadzor
Prime Minster Tigran Sargsyan participated in the opening ceremony of “Baze-2012” 10th annual youth camp, organized by the Armenian Youth Foundation. Over 400 young people aged 18-30 from Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh, Javakhk and Diaspora are attending the camp. Welcoming the participants of “Baze-2012” and congratulating the 10th anniversary of “Baze” on behalf of the RA Government, Prime Minister said: “ The activities of the movement during the... more »
PM Meets the Participants of Scout Grouping in Byurakan
On the 10th of August Prime-Minister Tigran Sargsyan met the participants of international scout team in Byurakan on the occasion of 100th anniversary of Armenian Scout Foundation. The Head of the Government got acquainted with the scouts’ everyday life, activities and upcoming projects. Tigran Sargsyan congratulated the participants on the 100th anniversary of Armenian scout movement and said: "The essence of our meeting is that we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of... more »
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council met at the Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan informed that changes had been made to the council composition following the 2012 May 6 parliamentary election. Congratulating the new council members, the Premier thanked them for participation. The first question related to the land alienation and resettlement program (LAARP).... more »