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 »
“Building Without Destroying” Exposition Kicks Off In Yerevan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of “Building without destroying” exposition in Yerevan’s History Museum, which is held under the auspices of the Government. Accompanied by the Mayor of Yerevan and the Minister of Culture, the Premier toured the premises, familiarizing himself with Haik Bianjyan-authored photo stories of several monument-buildings of Yerevan. The exhibition features a draft master plan developed by architect Garegin Yeghoyan,... more »
Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Governing Council met at the Office of Government.. The Council approved the technical proposal to be submitted by the consultant on program management and institutional capacity building under the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program - Project 1 (Program) (special operations) loan agreement, the budget of services, the request of proposals (RFP) and... more »
Orphanage Leavers’ Housing Needs To Be Tackled Under Social Housing Concept
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss ways of tackling orphanage leavers’ housing problems. The Prime Minister said a new concept has been developed for the State to address the housing needs of orphanage leavers. ”The concept seeks to provide orphanage leavers with satisfactory living conditions so that they could become full-fledged citizens of our country by correlating the future with their own capabilities. They ought to be given... more »
PM Attends Opening Of Symposium On Transformation Society Development Problems
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of an Armenian State Pedagogical University-hosted two-day international symposium, entitled “Theoretical and practical problems of development of transformation societies.” Greeting the participants, the Prime Minister noted that the subject is of topical concern not only to scientists but also to politicians. “I am confident that the symposium will help expand the scope of Pedagogical University’s... more »
PM Gets Acquainted With Malayan Eye-Care Center’s Development Programs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Sergey Malayan Ophthalmologic Center of Yerevan to get acquainted with services and development programs. The Center’s experts carry out vitreo-retinal surgery, cornea transplantation and prosthesis, laser treatment of glaucoma and congenital disorders, eyelids and other plastic operations. The annual number of surgeries and other procedures is 4500. The center is currently developing refractive surgery, which deals with myopia and... more »
