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 »
North - South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Meets in Regular Sitting
North - South Road Corridor Investment Program governing council met at Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the council discussed and endorsed the results of the tender announced for program consultant selection purposes. The council approved the proposal on signing another contract with “Egis BCOM” organization in connection with the amendments to the 19 km-long Yerevan-Artashat road section project which is part of the... more »
Prime Minister Attends “Horovel” Company’s Concert
On founding 40th anniversary, Horovel Song and Dance Company gave a concert at National Academic Theater after Gabriel Sundukyan. The event was attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and his spouse Hasmik Sargsyan, accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan. Horovel Song and Dance Company has performed in several towns of North Caucasus, Central Asia and Russia. The Company has also participated in international festivals in Poland, Germany, France, Ukraine, Italy and other... more »
Prime Minister Awards Winners of “My Community” Essay Contest
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the gala award of the winners of “My Community” essay contest at the National Picture Gallery of Armenia. Organized in the framework of jubilee events dedicated to the 15th anniversary of formation the system of local self-government in Armenia, the competition involved upper grade pupils representative of some 200 public schools from marzes and Yerevan. The following schoolchildren were recognized as the authors of 3 best essays:... more »
Under a decree signed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Karine Kirakosyan was relieved of the office of Head of State Property Management Department by the Government in conformity with her application.
Consultation on Enhancing Public Awareness of State Symbols
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government concerning the State symbols. The meeting discussed questions bearing on the acknowledgement, valuing and enhancing public awareness of Republic of Armenia State symbols. The program of actions features a number of undertakings: educational programs, publication of books and manuals, documentary filming and screening, conduct of civic and patriotic trainings with the use of State... more »
