Incomplete Programs To Be Ruled Out
Debates on public agency performance reports for the first six months of 2011 kicked off today in the Office of Government. In the first half of the day, reports were delivered by the heads of the following ministers and government agencies: Minister of Education and Science, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Minister of Culture, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs, Head of State Committee on Scientific Affairs and Head of State Social Security Service. Addressing the attendees, Prime... more »
5th Pan-Armenian Olympiad on Armenian Language, Literature and Armenian Studies Kicks Off
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the official opening ceremony of the 5th pan-Armenian Olympiad on Armenian language, literature and Armenian studies at Arno Babajanyan concert hall as dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence and organized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia since 2005. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister stated in part: “We made a point of holding pan-Armenian events like this in Armenia... more »
Prime Minister Visits Shirak Marz
On visit to Shirak Marz of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at Nor Kyank and Arevshat villages to get acquainted with the ongoing Lincy Foundation-financed school rehabilitation works as carried out under the School Building Program. The works started in June, 2010 and will be completed in September and October, 2011, respectively. The schools will be supplied with boiler-houses, local heating and ventilation networks, fire-prevention systems, systems of the video... more »
Youth Issues Prioritized by UNDP and Armenian Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and CIS, UNDP Assistant Administrator Kori Udovički. Welcoming the guests, the head of government emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation referring to the programs implemented in the social-economic area, as well as in the fields of human rights and efficacious governance. “Our meetings help us define the cooperation schemes, and I am confident that your visit will... more »
Prime Minister Visits SPAYKA Company
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Spayka international freight carrier which implements fresh fruit export-targeted investment programs under the brand of Ararat-Fruit. The company has built up export-oriented infrastructures for fresh and processed agricultural products. A total sum equivalent of over USD 45mn has been invested to date. The goal of Spayka’s investment program is to ensure a sustainable niche for Armenian products on foreign food markets and promote... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Armen Hairapetyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia.
Prime Minister Visits French Embassy
On the national holiday of the French Republic, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the French embassy in Armenia to attend a gala reception. Congratulating embassy staff on behalf of the Armenian government, Tigran Sargsyan said the national holiday of France is an exceptional one which is marked not only in France, but also in other countries due to its great meaning. “The French holiday inspires progressive thinking people worldwide to fight for freedom, justice, equality and... more »
Account Taken of Greens’ Proposals
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The cabinet approved a program for preservation and maintenance of historical and architectural monuments in Khosrov public forest-reserve providing for the monitoring and restoration of over 300 such monuments available on the site. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan noted that the decision comes to quell the fears expressed by environmental organizations concerning the challenges faced in the protected zone.... more »
In accordance with a decree signed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Abraham Bakhchagoulyan was appointed to be Head of State Food Security Service by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia.
Prime Minister Hands Out Diplomas to YSU Economy Faculty Graduates
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Yerevan State University where he handed out graduation diplomas to some 80 holders of bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the faculty of economy. Congratulating the students on graduation, the head of the government stressed that graduates and alumni are the greatest credit to a university. The diploma handout ceremony was preceded by a lecture delivered by the head of government referred to as “Economic processes... more »
