Armenia and OFID Sign Loan Agreement
On a working visit to Vienna for attendance of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met yesterday with OFID Director-General Suleiman Jazeer Al-Herbish at the headquarters of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development (OFID). After the meeting, a loan agreement was signed between the Republic of Armenia and OFID by Armenian Finance Minister Vache Gabrielyan and OFID Director-General Suleiman... more »
Meeting between Armenian and Hungarian Prime Ministers
On a working visit to Vienna for attendance of the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met yesterday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. During the meeting which went off in an atmosphere of warmth and friendship, Tigran Sargsyan described Armenia’s economic status and the ongoing reforms. In turn, Viktor Orbán touched upon Hungary’s economic position. The two prime ministers exchanged views on economic reforms... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: “Either Our Azerbaijani Partners Should Show Political Will”
“We are interested in the settlements of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations,” Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said yesterday answering the journalists’ questions at a session of the Vienna World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia. The OSCE Minks group was said to be close to success as evidenced by the recent statement of US, French and Russian presidents. According to the head of government, the main principles stipulated in the statement are acceptable to the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: “Economic Forum of Vienna to Reveal Cooperation Potential in Europe, Asia and Caucasus”
The World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia seeks to review regional issues against the background of global developments, as well as to expose the cooperation potential available in Europe, Asia and Caucasus. Assessing the impact of the forum proceedings held at the Schönbrunn Palace of Vienna, head of the Armenian delegation, Prime Minister Sargsyan noted that speakers were trying to reveal the European Union’s capabilities and possibilities, as well as the... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Meets with Ukrainian and Austrian Prime Ministers
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan is having a number of meetings in the frame of his ongoing visit to Vienna where he is participating in the World Economic Forum. Earlier today Tigran Sargsyan met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov. After the meeting, the head of the Armenian government told newsmen that a bilateral cooperation-related agenda had been discussed. Tigran Sargsyan said to have briefed his Ukrainian counterpart on recent developments in Armenia, as well as on our... more »
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.