PM Welcomes Newly Appointed UNICEF Permanent Representative In Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed UNICEF Permanent Representative in Armenia Mania Henriette Ahrens: Congratulating Ms. Ahrens on appointment, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Our country is highly appreciative of UNICEF-Armenia cooperation and hails your organization’s activity aimed at protecting Armenian children's rights and health status, as well as improving their living standards.” Tigran Sargsyan said his government is open to discuss... more »
Business Environment Improving
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. December 22 is marked as Power Engineer’s Day in Armenia. On this occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated Armenia’s power engineers on behalf of the government, wishing them fruitful work and family warmth. The government amended a previous decision, invalidating another one in a bid to harmonize Armenia’s technical streamlining procedures with the EU directives. To this end, the public... more »
PM Gets Acquainted With Yerevan Combined-Cycle TPP Operations
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the Yerevan combined-cycle thermal power plant. From January through December, 2011, the plant has produced 1.680 billion kilowatt/hour electricity, with 921.290 million kilowatt hours of energy produced in the period between April to December. The TPP has a total installed power (electric and thermal) capacity of 271.7 MW. It was due to the plant’s high efficiency that electricity tariffs remained unchanged last year despite the rise in... more »
PM Receives Outgoing Greek Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Greek Ambassador to Armenia Ioannis Korinthios. “Your term of office in Armenia was marked by many challenges and hardships. Your efforts went a long way toward boosting and strengthening our bilateral relations in different areas of activity,” the Prime Minister said. In turn, Ioannis Korinthios thanked the head of government for continued support and assistance with various programs. Both sides stressed the importance of... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Tigran Haroutunyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia.
PM Congratulates NSS Staff On Professional Holiday
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event dedicated to the National Security Servicemen’s Day. Greeting and congratulating NSS staff on professional holiday, Tigran Sargsyan read out President Serzh Sargsyan’s congratulatory message. The head of government handed in dedicated fighting service medals to a number of servicemen distinguished under a presidential decree. Another group of NSS staff were presented with the Prime Minister’s appreciation letters... more »
FREDA Sums Up 2011 Activities
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, FREDA Board of Trustees held a regular meeting at the Office of Government. To begin with, Fund Director Tigran Khanikyan reported back 2011 FREDA activities, including the budget performance and annual program status of the Fund. He touched on those programs already completed and nearing completion, as well as on the ones scheduled for 2012. Noting that the total investment portfolio of the Fund in 2011 amounted to 1.6 billion drams, Tigran... more »
PM Introduces Armenia’s Industrial Policy Strategy To Domestic Manufacturers
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today Armenian Industrialists and Manufacturers Union’s enlarged meeting, Greeting those present, Prime Minister Sargsyan stated: “All decisions arising from the export-oriented industrial policy should be implemented following comprehensive discussions held within the public-private sector partnership-based council operational by the Prime Minister. We will set up a new platform of cooperation with the private sector to provide for the... more »
Outstanding Athletes Get Money Awards
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan;s decision, 106 Armenian athletes with outstanding achievements in 2011 World and European Championships, their coaches (personal trainers, senior and second coaches), as well as their doctors and organizations have been awarded cash prizes. Among recipient athletes: weightlifter, European Championship runner Araik Mirzoyan, winner of silver medal at women's European championship in weightlifting Hripsime Khurshudyan, Greco-Roman World Champion Roman... more »
Tigran Sargsyan met Valeri Nazarov
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the Head of "Rosagroleasing" Valery Nazarov. “After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Armenia’s farming stock has gone obsolete, and we need to replenish and re-equip the home agricultural equipment. For this very reason, we are eager to work with your company and welcome the possibility of your entry into the Armenian market,” the Prime Minister said. The parties looked at the possibility of Rosagroleasing’s... more »
