Europe and Central Asia-Devoted World Economic Forum Kicks Off In Vienna
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation, the World Economic Forum kicked off today at Vienna’s Hoffburg congress-center. Following the global crisis, the “Arab spring” and the Japanese disaster the need has arisen to rethink the targets set for economic development and reforms, as well as to readjust the policies carried out in the field of nuclear and renewable energy, welfare and innovational programs. This 9th two-day economic forum is... more »
Prime Minister to Pay Working Visit to Vienna
Tomorrow, June the 7th, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation will be off to Vienna on a working visit to take part in the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia. On the first day of his visit, the Prime Minister will be among the participants of the reception hosted on behalf of the President of the Austrian Republic as followed by a working lunch referred to as “The Government’s Future.” On June 8, the head of government will attend... more »
“Pokr Mher” Educational Complex 10 Years’ Old
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event dedicated to the 10th anniversary of “Pokr Mher” (Younger Mher) educational complex which was held in Republic Square. The head of government congratulated the pupils of the educational complex and watched their festive march in procession. In turn, the pupils of the educational complex conferred the rank of Haikazoun upon the Prime Minister and awarded him with the Fighting Cross medal.
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Arman Khachatryan was appointed to be manager (fund director) for the Government-approved National Competitiveness Council program as of June, 15, 2011.
Prime Minister Visits Italian Embassy on Italy’s National Holiday
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala reception hosted by the Italian embassy in Armenia on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of unification of Italy. The head of the Armenian government congratulated Ambassador Bruno Scappini and the embassy staff on their country’s national holiday.
Citizens to be spared unnecessary troubling
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before the meeting had started, the ministers of labor and social protection, energy and natural resources, as well as the minister of justice reported back progress on the assignments issued at the previous sittings and answered the Prime Minister’s questions. To streamline the process of granting health certificates on the part of outpatient clinics, the government called on public agencies to... more »
Prime Minister and Representatives of International Donor-Organizations Discuss Regulatory Reforms
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed the representatives of international donor-organizations to the Office of Government. Greeting the guests, the head of government noted: “We are just going to take up an important issue: the narrowing of bureaucratic red tape and the overhaul of management efficiency. You may know the concept of “regulatory guillotine.” I happened to meet with one of its authors, Mr. Scott Jacobs, for which I am sincerely grateful to the OSCE.... more »
Prime Minister Receives World Bank Regional Director
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received World Bank Regional Director for South Caucasus Asad Alam. The parties have discussed a bilateral cooperation-related agenda, including the status of Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) program. They referred to those questions discussed at the 2010 September forum held in Dilijan town with the Bank’s support which bore on the possibilities for boosting investments, exports and economic growth, as well as addressing poverty in a... more »
Prime Minister Visits Abovian Penitentiary Institution
On International Children’s Day, accompanied by Minister of Justice Hrair Tovmasyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today “Abovian” penitentiary institution where 17 underage inmates are kept in custody. After touring the institution and getting acquainted with the existing problems, the head of government dined with the inmates and their parents. The Prime Minister called on them to be law-abiding citizens of our country and refrain from committing crimes ahead.... more »
Telecommunications-Related Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the heads of communication administrations of the RCC (Regional Commonwealth of Communications). Welcoming the guests to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister stated in part: “It is my pleasure that Yerevan has been chosen as a venue for discussion of professional issues. We are glad to host you in Armenia. I am hopeful that the upcoming discussions will be useful and fruitful.” Speaking on a number of issues relevant to the... more »
