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 »
PM Receives Bryusov Linguistics University Students
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with a group of students from the Linguistics University after Bryusov. At the students’ request, the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan commented on the recent decision to dismiss Suren Zolyan from the post of Rector of the University. The head of government pointed out that while the Minister of Education and Science had acted in line with the Armenian legislation, still there are attempts to... more »
Alexander Mantashyants Memorial Unveiled In Yerevan
A memorial to well-known Armenian philanthropist Alexander Mantashyants was unveiled in Yerevan. The event was attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan, the grandson of Alexander Mantashyants, as well as numerous residents of Yerevan. The monument is located in Abovian Street, in the vicinity of Surb Kathoghikeh and St. Anna churches. The monument is authored by Honored Sculptor of Armenia Tigran Arzumanyan. more »
PM Receives IAEA Director-General
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano. “Armenia is interested in the furtherance of the ongoing cooperation with the IAEA. The government pays great attention to the safety of the Armenian NPP. Our country was among the first ones to host a group of international experts following the events that took place in the nuclear plant of Fukusima,” Tigran Sargsyan reminded thanking Yukiya Amano for... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Head Of International Standardization Organization
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Head of the International Organization for Standardization Boris Alyushin. “In your person, we have a good partner in standardization-related activities. I am pleased that our cooperation also contributes to the strengthening of bilateral relations between Armenia and Russia,” Tigran Sargsyan said. Pleased with the ongoing cooperation with the ISO, the Prime Minister thanked Mr. Alyushin for assistance with the work on introduction... more »
Government Shifts Focus To Enhance National Competitiveness
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the presentation of Armenia’s 2011-2012 National Competitiveness Report. Welcoming the guests, the Premier pointed out that national competitiveness is being prioritized as an important asset in modern world. “The government has revised its national competitiveness policy by shifting the focus from macroeconomic measures toward improved micro-business environment, and its export-oriented industrial policy is a vivid example... more »
ITDSC Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Information Technology Development Support Council (ITDSC) met in a regular session at the Office of Government. Taking note of the report on the status of previous meeting’s assignments, the Council proceeded to agenda items. Concerning the problems faced in the telecommunications sector, it was proposed to develop new mechanisms of infrastructure development and eliminate the legislative gaps. Down to public procurement and... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Sergey Martynov
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergey Martynov. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said, “It is a pleasure that Armenia and Belarus have historically enjoyed strong bonds of warmth, friendship and high-level political intercourse. At the same time, there is a huge potential of economic cooperation and we should do everything to expand economic exchanges." The parties highlighted the role of the Armenian-Belarusian... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Israeli Agriculture and Rural Development Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Israeli Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Orit Nokedi. ”Your visit can be considered as a new step in Armenian-Israeli relations. We appreciate it and are ready to go that way,” the Prime Minister stated, adding that there is a broad range of cooperation, especially in the economic sphere. Noting that Israel’s modern farming technologies will be of great service to our country, the Premier stressed... more »
