North-South Road Corridor Council Holds Regular Meeting
The North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Governing Council met at Government, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council examined the amended technical proposal for the design, construction management and oversight of the two nodes of Yerevan western ring-road project and corresponding consulting services. After an in-depth discussion, the Prime Minister instructed to finalize the project based on the proposals voiced during the... more »
Under Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Yeghishe Kirakosyan was relieved of the office of Assistant to Prime Minister with a view to moving to another position. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Yeghishe Kirakosyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.
2012 Government Program of Activities and Priorities Approved
The government held its first sitting of 2012, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Congratulating the cabinet members on New Year and Christmas, the Prime Minister wished them fruitful work. The government approved the government’s program of activities, its rationale, as well as the priorities and the underlying principles for 2012. The program includes 135 items altogether covering the whole body of ministries and government agencies. The priorities for this year are:... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Emil Babayan was relieved of the office of Deputy Justice Minister of the Republic of Armenia to be promoted to another position.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulations On New Year And Christmas Holidays
Dear compatriots, One more year is up and we are turning another page of history. What are the past year’s historical events which we can be proud of and which ones can teach a lesson to safeduard us against future mistakes? I am convinced that each of us is worried about these issues as the running year is nearing completion.. 2011 can be considered as a year of recovery from the global crisis. We came out ever stronger and better prepared to face new challenges: It is... more »
All Welfare Payments Increased
The Cabinet met in their last sitting of 2011, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Pursuant to amended government decree, base pension rate will be up about 24% as of January 1, 2012, from AMD 10,500 to AMD 13 thousand. The average retirement pension will be 31,300 dram instead of 28, 700 (9 percent growth), welfare pensions will average 16, 500 instead of 13, 200 dram (about 20 percent growth), the average rate of disability pensions for rank-and-file servicemen will rise to about... more »
European Union Seeks Enhanced Relationship With Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed head of EU delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea. The Prime Minister congratulated the Ambassador on appointment: “We are interested in the speedy development of EU-Armenia relations. 2011 was a breakthrough year in this respect. We were able to overrun and outstrip the national program targets,” the Prime Minister said. Noting that the European Union hails Armenia’s achievements, Ambassador... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Alexander Ghukasyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Armenia. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Vahan Poghosyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Armenia.
PM Congratulates Spanish Counterpart
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to newly appointed Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey on his assumption to the office of Prime Minister. The message reads in part: ”Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on your assumption to the office of Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain. I am confident that your term in office will be marked by continued furtherance and strengthening of Armenian-Spanish friendly ties to the... more »
PM Visits Diplomatic School
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic school where he delivered a lecture. The head of government took the opportunity to introduce the National Assembly-approved government program. “Our fundamental principle is that a knowledge-based economy should be built in today’s world. Developed countries are the ones producing knowledge rather than goods,” Tigran Sargsyan said adding that this is his government’s credo in search... more »
