Tigran Sargsyan: Armenian economists should be mobilized to devise expert approaches against the threats and challenges facing Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a three-day symposium the current challenges of global economy, held at the Yerevan State University. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister said the conference was important for several reasons. “I believe this is an important step toward uniting Armenian economists from different universities of the world, formulating an agenda of interest to the Armenian economics in order to carry out studies and hold discussions concerning... more »
Rural Capacity Building Program Governing Council Meets At Government
Rural Capacity Building Program governing council met at Government, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the governing council discussed and backed a set of amendments to the June 8, 2011 agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the OPEC International Development Fund. The meeting next approved a proposal submitted by Rural Area Economic Development PIU on delay of construction activities until 2012. In this context, the question of community participation has been... more »
CIS Member States’ Agreement Of Historic Importance
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to the free trade zone arrangement signed between the CIS member States, describing it as a document of historic importance. The Prime Minister also spoke on the World Bank-reported latest findings and the past 9 months’ performance. To ensure that search and rescue activities at the site of emergency in Tavush marz of Armenia, the Government earmarked... more »
EurAsEC Interstate Council Holds 31st Sitting
On the second day of his visit to Saint Petersburg, Tigran Sargsyan took part in the heads of government-attended 31st sitting of EurAsEC Interstate Council. After the private talks of the heads of government, the delegation met in an expanded session. Describing economic developments in Armenia, Tigran Sargsyan said: “If the 2009 global financial and economic crisis hit us in construction with a 43% downfall in that sector, now we have to withstand the second wave of the crisis... more »
Tigran Sargsyan’s Saint Petersburg Visit Continues
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the joint press conference of the heads of CIS member-State governments was held later yesterday in Saint Petersburg. Concerning the signing of a free trade zone agreement by the CIS countries, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “Armenia is highly interested in the signing of this agreement which can lead to increased trade turnover between the member-States. We should create modern platforms to enable the settling of any question of mutual... more »
CIS Government Heads Sign Free Trade Zone-Related Agreement
Headed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Armenian delegation attended today the CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in St. Petersburg. The agenda comprised over twenty items. First, the Prime Ministers signed the agreement on establishment of a free trade zone between the member countries as discussed and finalized by respective competent authorities. The participants also discussed issues concerning the drafting of the joint economic development strategy and the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan and Vladimir Putin Meet In Saint Petersburg
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Russian Premier Vladimir Putin met today at Saint Petersburg’s Konstantinowski Palace. The agenda comprised a wide range of economic status and trade cooperation-related issues. Prime Minister of Russia Vladimir Putin: “Welcoming you, Mr. Sargsyan, I should note that we have quite good dynamics of economic ties. Russian investments have been growing in Armenia’s economy to reach the mark of USD 3bn. We are currently working... more »
PM Receives EBRD Board of Directors Delegation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of EBRD Board of Directors. In attendance were EBRD Regional Director for Caucasus, Moldova and Belarus Paul-Henri Forestier and Head of EBRD Yerevan Office Valeriu Razlog. The delegation is in Armenia to discuss issues of mutual interest, get a first-hand view of Armenia’s economic position and specify the Bank’s strategic priorities in our country. Welcoming the guests, Tigran Sargsyan noted: “This meeting... more »
PM-Led Delegation Due To Saint Petersburg On 2-Day Working Visit
A Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation will be off to Saint Petersburg tomorrow on a two-day working visit to attend a regular sitting of CIS Council of Heads of Governments and the 31st meeting of EurAsEC Interstate Council. In the frame of the visit, Tigran Sargsyan will have private talks with Head of RF Government Vladimir Putin. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to deliver a lecture at Saint Petersburg’s State University of Economics and Finance.... more »
Northern Avenue Hosts Farmer Day-Timed Fair-Tasting Event
On Farmer’s Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Northern Avenue where a fair-tasting event was held on the occasion. Accompanied by Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, the Prime Minister walked round the stands getting acquainted with the products on display. Addressing the media representatives, Tigran Sargsyan said that by holding events like this the government seeks to introduce and propagate the use of domestic products among the Armenian population.... more »
