PM Honors Working Dinner Attended By EU-Member State Ambassadors
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a working dinner hosted by Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea. Invited were EU-member States’ Armenia-accredited ambassadors. Views were exchanged on the National Assembly-approved government program of activities, including its priorities, as well as on Armenia’s home and foreign policy issues. The speakers touched upon the outlook of EU-Armenia relations and the reforms underway in our country. more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Australian Premier’s Special Envoy
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Australian Prime Minister’s special envoy for Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Caucasus Russell Trood. “Armenia is interested in the development and deepening of relations between Armenia and Australia, ” Tigran Sargsyan said, stressing the importance of keeping in touch in matters of mutual support in bilateral and multilateral formats. The guest forwarded Australian government’s request to support his country’s... more »
Government Set To Build Competitive Economy In Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of Black Sea Trade and Development Bank-hosted “Armenia: Growth Rate and International Experience” international business forum in Yerevan. The Prime Minister highly appreciated the BSTDB-supported Armenia programs with a total cost of USD 75 million. “We are interested in cooperation. In addition, the Bank-prepared analytical reports describe country and its priorities, which are placed on our shared agenda. We... more »
National Assembly-Approved Government Program To Be Realized
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before approving the agenda, the Prime Minister addressed the meeting: “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, I wish to thank our colleagues from the National Assembly for the last two days’ debate over the government program. We had quite an interesting discussion, and our program was approved by the National Assembly. I would like to thank you favorable consideration of our... more »
Prime Minister’s Final Statement In National Assembly
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan made a final statement in the National Assembly following the debate on the government program. “Dear National Assembly President, Dear colleagues, Our political team made it easier for me to take floor as they addressed all those questions of interest to opposition. I believe that my colleagues gave comprehensive answers to those questions which were also commented on by the Speaker of the National Assembly, the representatives of... more »
Asad Alam Introduces Newly Appointed WB Regional Director To Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing World Bank Regional Director for South Caucasus Asad Alam. Mr. Alam introduced to the Prime Minister Henry Keral who is going to take over the post of World Bank Regional Director for South Caucasus. “I think our cooperation has recorded significant progress in recent years. We moved forward in all the target areas and we do not have any failed program,” the Prime Minister emphasized. Appreciative of Mr. Alam’s... more »
Speech by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan In National Assembly During Government Program Presentation
Dear National Assembly Chairman, Dear Members of Parliament, Congratulating you on your election as members of the National Assembly of fifth convocation, I wish you fruitful legislative work. I believe that all of us, the members of the National Assembly and the members of the Government, regardless of our party affiliation, are united over the noble idea of the realization of national goals, strengthening and prosperity of the motherland. Today the Government, in... more »
Farewell Meeting With Outgoing German Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing German to Armenia Hans-Jochen Schmidt. “We are interested in the strengthening and expanding of the Armenian-German relations. Our cooperation is vital to the process of Armenia’s European integration,” Tigran Sargsyan emphasized. Noting that the joint programs stand out for their efficiency, the Prime Minister said to be looking forward to increasing their number and scope. Thanking Tigran Sargsyan for... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Session
The Cabinet met today in an extraordinary session. The meeting was welcomed by Republic of Armenia President Serzh Sargsyan. The meeting first approved the 2012-2017 program of the Government of the Republic of Armenia which was introduced by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The full text of Prime Minister’s speech is presented below: “Dear Mr. President, Dear Colleagues, Before giving you the summary of the program, on behalf of the newly appointed... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Ministers
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan introduced to ministry staffs the newly appointed five ministers: Minister of Transport and Communications Gagik Beglaryan, Minister of Urban Development Samvel Tadevosyan, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan, Minister of Healthcare Derenik Dumanyan and Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Hrachya Rostomyan. Concerning the appointment of new ministers, the Prime Minister stated, in particular, “You know that a new government cabinet is... more »
