President of Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Culture at Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, President of the Pontifical Council for Culture of the Vatican. Welcoming the guests, Tigran Sargsyan made a boast of the current status of relationship with the Vatican considering that common Christian values are at the heart of bilateral ties. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, Cardinal Ravasi said that cultural dialog and cultural heritage are crucial to Vatican. In this context, he... more »
Prime Minister Sargsyan Hands Diplomas to ASPI Graduates
Head of Armenia State Pedagogical University (ASPI) Governing Council, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the ASPI to take part in a graduation diploma handout ceremony. The head of government handed out diplomas to 13 best students out of a total of 97 graduates. Extending his congratulations, Tigran Sargsyan said a new chapter is being opened up before the graduates who will have to make a practical use of their university learning. According to the Prime Minister,... more »
In line with a decree signed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Arman Sahakyan was appointed to be Head of State Property Management Department by the Government.
ANQA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
The board of trustees of the Enhanced Vocational Training Quality National Center Foundation (ANQA) met today in the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the meeting discussed the finalized draft of the procedure for institutional and academic program accreditation of primary, secondary and higher educational establishments. In particular, the meeting looked at the order of (institutional and academic) accreditation for... more »
Significant Improvement Due in Healthcare Services
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Based on Article 70 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the Government suggested holding an extraordinary National Assembly sitting on June 21, at 12.00. The meeting endorsed the inventory of ambulances and attending equipment donated to Armenia under an agreement signed earlier between the governments of the Republic of Armenia and the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Tigran... more »
Prime Minister Attends Opening of Hotel Complex in Hankavan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended yesterday the opening of Ani Resort hotel complex in Hankavan. Tigran Sargsyan toured the site to get acquainted with the services available at the complex. Extending congratulations on behalf of the government, the Prime Minister appreciated US-based businessman Sedrak Achenyan’s investment and expressed hope that it would set an example to other Diaspora-based entrepreneurs. The head of government said it to be noteworthy that the... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan: Export promotion is still a primary objective for us
CNN TV channel aired yesterday evening an interview with Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. We present the complete interview bellow: The first question related to the impact of the world economic crisis on Armenia’s economy and steps undertaken to overcome it. PM- The first problem that we encountered after the contraction was that the contraction was largely due to the fact that our economy was not sufficiently diversified. Our crisis response focused on three... more »
Prime Minister Meets with Armenian Businessmen in London
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan arrived in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a working visit. Earlier today, he met with Armenian businessmen from different countries in London. Tigran Sargsyan expressed conviction that meetings like this help get an idea of our people’s ability to withstand modern challenges. “We are facing quite serious challenges today. This refers not only to the Republic of Armenia, but also the whole Armenian nation. I do... more »
Prime Minister to Leave for London
Tomorrow - June 15, 2011 - Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be off to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a working visit. In the frame of his visit, the Prime Minister of Armenia will attend a reception and a concert dedicated to two charity projects initiated by Prince Charles and ex-Armenian Prime Minister Armen Sargsyan referred to as “Yerevan - My Love” (four buildings of highest architectural and historical value will be restored and renovated... more »
MCA-Armenia SNCO Governing Council Meeting
MCA-Armenia SNCO governing council met at Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The council discussed and approved a package of application and attached documents for a 20th disbursement under the program subject to MCC approval. According to the application, MCA-Armenia expects to get USD 29,012,885 million for the third quarter of 2011 (July - September), of which USD 28,222,698 will cover the activities still to be carried out under the Irrigated... more »
