Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Genocide Victims Remembrance Day Message
Dear compatriots, Today - April 24 - is the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide which was planned and perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire. The executioners of our people sought to complete the physical extermination of our nation with a cultural genocide and the destruction of historical memory. Bowing before the memory of innocent victims, we can state today that the perpetrators missed the target. They failed to exterminate the Armenians or do away with our sense of ethnic... more »
Noravank Board of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Noravank Scientific-Educational Foundation Board of Trustees held a regular meeting at the Office of Government. Proceeding to the agenda, the Council referred to Noravank’s by-laws, main activities, Board of Trustees membership changes and the 2011 audit findings. Special courses were said to be hosted for the graduate students of the Research-Educational Center of the National Academy of Sciences, referred to as... more »
SME Development Council Discusses Amendments To Law On Licensing Fees
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Small and Medium-Size Enterprise Development Council met in an extraordinary session at the Office of Government. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Today's meeting is dedicated to some provisions of the law on licensing fees. The issue has been a subject of heated debate since this norm came into application. Queries are being received from different sectors as to which way the provision should be applied and... more »
PM Receives High-Ranking UNESCO Officials
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Chairperson of UNESCO 36th Conference, Hungary’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO Katalin Bogya and Deputy Director-General of UNESCO Getachev Endiga. “We attach great importance to cooperation for a number of fundamental reasons. The first one has to do with the path covered by the Armenian nation. Armenians appreciate anything associated with our culture. As they fled the Genocide, our grandparents tried to save manuscripts instead... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Governor of Milan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Governor of Milan Guido Podesta. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said: “We are glad to host you in Armenia. We should avail ourselves of this opportunity to find new ways of cooperation and build on the bilateral ties.” Noting that excellent relations are up with the Armenian community of Milan, Guido Podesta said cooperation can be successful in several prospective areas. As to the promotion of business relations, the... more »
Meeting With Mayor Of Venice
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Mayor of Venice Giorgio Orsoni on his first-ever visit to Armenia in the framework of “Yerevan World Book Capital – 2012” project. The meeting was attended by Italian Ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scapini. ”I am happy to welcome you to Armenia, especially after the signing of a cooperation agreement between the two cities in Venice. I think it opens up a new chapter in our relations. Please rest assured of our keen interest in... more »
ArmBookExpo Kicks Off In Yerevan
On April 21, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a jubilee event held at Cafesjian Arts Center on the sidelines of “500th Anniversary of Armenian Typography” and “Yerevan World Book Capital – 2012.” projects. ArmBookExpo international exhibition features some 1800 books published in 40 countries relating to Armenia and Armenians. The exhibits will subsequently be forwarded to Armenia’s national library to build up a unique literary collection... more »
Government, Private Sector Sign Strategy Implementation Memoranda
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Industrial Board by the Prime Minister met in a regular session, attended by heads of government agencies, private sector and parliamentary group representatives. To begin with, Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan reported back the activities carried out in the framework of the government’s export-oriented industrial policy. The overall level of industry is expected to reach the mark of AMD 1 trillion in 2012. Impressive... more »
NPP Operations To Be Extended
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government decided to start the process of extending the term of NPP operations in an effort to ensure Armenia’s self-sufficiency in energy ahead of the planned launch of the new nuclear unit. Note that second unit’s licensed term expires on September 1, 2016, 30 years after the commissioning. In the meantime, it is necessary to enhance its safety level along with such measures as may be required... more »
Zvartnots Historical-Cultural Complex Gets New Materials, Evening Illuminations
On the International Day of Monuments and Sites, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Zvartnots Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum to get acquainted with its new materials, as well as the nighttime lightings and sound systems available. The latest excavations have revealed about a hundred historical findings. The museum features rare documentary materials, photographs and monographs allowing a retrospective view over the years-long excavation activities. Three exhibition... more »
