Consultation on Preparations for Jubilee Events Dedicated to 1050th Anniversary of Ani Proclamation as Capital of Bagratid Kingdom
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss preparations for jubilee events dedicated to the 1050th anniversary of Ani proclamation as capital of the Bagratid Kingdom. The meeting discussed the composition of the committee on preparation of anniversary events, the program of events and financial issues. Under the proposed program of events, Armenia and Diaspora communities will host a series of events, including an international symposium in Yerevan,... more »
Governing Council Meets in Regular Sitting
Chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the north-south road corridor investment program governing council met in a regular sitting at the Office of Government. The council discussed the tender terms for selection of a contractor for reconstruction of an Ashtarak-Talin road section, reconstruction of Yerevan-Ashtarak highway, improvement of road safety on Yerevan-Ararat highway, as well as the special terms of the agreement to be signed with the contractor. In this... more »
UNWTO Supports Tourism in Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by UNWTO Secretary-General Taleb Rifai. Welcoming the guests to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister appreciated Mr. Rifai’s visit since it may help boost tourism in Armenia. Tourism was said to be a government priority and from this perspective our country should master and apply the experience and know-how available at the UNWTO. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, Taleb Rifai said to be highly... more »
Job Creation as Priority: Prime Minister Visits Gegharkunik Marz
On visit to Gegharkunik marz yesterday, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan first called at Lchashen community to get acquainted with rehabilitation works underway at the 2.5 km-long Sevan-Gavar highway section due to be completed by this month of August. The Prime Minister’s next port of call was the outpatient clinic of Sevan town in process of rehabilitation. The building which was erected in 1949 will be upgraded in two stages. The first stage implies capital repairs and renovation... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Visits Aramayis Sahakyan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a visit to renowned Armenian poet and satirist Aramayis Sahakyan. On the poet’s 75th birth anniversary, the head of government handed him in person the Premier’s commemorative medal for years-long creative activity. Congratulating Aramayis Sahakyan on the jubilee, the Prime Minister wished him robust health and new creative achievements. In turn, Aramayis Sahakyan made a gift of his collection entitled “19 instants of humor and... more »
Premier Rewards Staff of General Prosecutor’s Office on Professional Holiday
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event dedicated to the professional holiday of the staff of the Office of General Prosecutor of the Republic of Armenia and the 93rd anniversary of its establishment. The employees of the Prosecutor’s Office laid a wreath on the memorial plaque to Petik Torosyan, one of the founders of Armenia’s General Prosecutor's Office. Congratulating those present on behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister stated in part: “The... more »
People in Vaiots-Dzor Throw in Their Lot with Marz Development
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government met in an outgoing sitting at Yeghegnadzor, the administrative center of Vaiots-Dzor marz. The sitting opened with a report by Marz Governor Sergey Bagratyan on the social-economic situation in Vaiots-Dzor marz as of the first 5 months of 2011 which was taken note of along with the analytical account of citizens’ applications, petitions and suggestions as presented by the Chief of Government Staff. Prime Minister... more »
Meeting with CE Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation of the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. The delegation is in Armenia at the Armenian side’s invitation to hold a Current Affairs Committee sitting in Yerevan. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister noted: “I am glad that Yerevan was chosen as your meeting place this time. You are discussing issues of current interest. Set to develop local self-government in Armenia, we are keeping a close... more »
Consultation on Management and Operation of Apartment Houses
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss apartment house management, maintenance and operation-related issues. The meeting looked at the draft five-year strategic program of improved management, maintenance and operation of multistoried housing estate in the Republic of Armenia. In particular, discussed were the main principles to be observed in reforming this sphere, as well as the approaches and mechanisms to be used during program implementation.... more »
Rural Capacity Building Program Steering Committee Holds First Sitting
Rural Capacity Building Program’s steering committee held its first sitting in the office of government, chaired by committee head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The program’s 2011 annual budget estimate and the 2011-2012 annual procurements plan have been discussed. Director of the Rural Economic Development PIO public agency Sergey Virabyan gave the details of the USD 53mn-worth program’s four main components: support for fruit and nuts production, rural... more »
