Economic Component of RPA Electoral Platform To Be Drafted After Public Debate
The first economic conference of the Republican Party of Armenia adopted a statement, read out by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, who noted in part, “Conference participants describe as positive the government’s 2008-2011 activities. Summarizing the outcome of the proceedings, the conference suggests the executive bodies of the Republican Party of Armenia to: 1. Consider the possibility of holding topical and per-sector forums based on the... more »
PM Meets With Newly Appointed US Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed US Ambassador John Heffern. Welcoming the Ambassador, the Prime Minister congratulated him on appointment and wished him productive work. Appreciating the current level of U.S. - Armenia cooperation, Tigran Sargsyan expressed confidence that the newly appointed ambassador would succeed in expanding and developing bilateral ties. The Prime Minister hailed the work done by Marie Yovanovitch, the former Ambassador of the United... more »
RPA First Economic Forum Kicks Off
This morning, the Republican Party of Armenia started its first economic conference in Yerevan. The economic forum was opened by President Serzh Sargsyan’s message which was presented Chief Economic Adviser to the President Aram Gharibian. Welcoming the conference participants, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Developing and conducting the first economic conference, Republican Party of Armenia, seeks to brief party members, colleagues and society on the country’s... more »
The RPA has sufficient intellectual and human potential to ensure prosperous and dignified life for citizens: Statement by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan at RPA economic forum
Dear colleagues and conference participants. Developing and conducting the first economic conference, Republican Party of Armenia, seeks to brief party members, colleagues and society on the country’s economic situation, which is first of all the Party’s responsibility by virtue of the votes received from the citizens of the Republic of Armenia. Armenia's economic policy is implemented by the coalition government led by three fundamental documents: the 2008 electoral program... more »
CIS Railways Transport Council 55th Sitting Kicks Off In Yerevan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the 55th two-day sitting of CIS Railways Transport Council at the Government’s Reception House. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister said railway transport problems are the center of his government’s attention. “The railway project to bridge the country’s south with other destinations is a government priority and a strategic task. We seek to raise the level of railway-borne passenger and commodity traffic,”... more »
PM Welcomes EU Advisory Group Members
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by EU Advisory Group coordinator Antti Hartikainen. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said the goal of his government is achieve higher efficiency of cooperation with the advisory group. “The advisory group is supposed to help us implement reforms in Armenia. We look forward to your professional and technical advice in different direction,” Tigran Sargsyan said. The members of the EU advisory group... more »
Meeting With Russia Public Chamber Members
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of Russia’s Public Chamber, led by Deputy Secretary of the Public Chamber Mikhail Ostrovsky. The delegation is in Armenia at the invitation of the Public Council of Armenia. Welcoming the guests on behalf of the Armenian government, Tigran Sargsyan noted in part: “We are happy that productive relations are maintained by the public councils of our two countries. We closely follow the process as the Public Council is a new... more »
PM Prompts Agency Heads To Discuss Topical Issues With Environmentalists
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the National Sustainable Development Council met in the Office of Government. The participants discussed and approved a package of proposals to be submitted by the Republic of Armenia at the 2012 United Nations’ Rio +20 World Summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro next year. The proposals are drafted by the joint task force of the Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry for Foreign Affairs and environmental organizations. The... more »
PM Receives Konstantin Biryulin
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Director of RF Federal Service of Military-Technical Cooperation, Co-Chair of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical cooperation Konstantin Biryulin. Pleased with current status of Armenia-Russia military-technical cooperation, the head of government said it is instrumental in the enhancement of Armenian-Russian strategic relations. The interlocutors discussed a military-technical cooperation-related... more »
Rural Population Gets Privilege In Handling Wildlife Resources
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. As suggested by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the meeting held a minute’s silence to pay homage to the memory of those statesmen killed by terrorists this day twelve years ago (The Prime Minister’s remarks are posted separately). The government decided to provide the settlers of forest-close villages with a privilege in the use of wildlife resources for the procurements of residual firewood,... more »
