National Youth Policy Council Meeting
The National Youth Policy Council by the Prime Minister met today in the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Arsen Karamyan reported on the national youth report drafting activities. The paper was said to be a fundamental document for the implementation of a targeted youth policy. It will help assess the policy impact. The Prime Minister decided to set up a task force entrusted with the coordination... more »
Prime Minister and Head of Friuli Region Discuss Broad Range of Armenian-Italian Cooperation Issues
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by Head of Friuli Regon Renzo Tondo. The meeting was attended by Italian ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scappini. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister highly appreciated the current level of bilateral relations and emphasized the need for developing decentralized cooperation between the regions. Thankful for reception, Renzo Tondo introduced those Italian businessmen involved in the delegation who were said to be... more »
Prime Minister Joins Veterans to Mark Victory and Peace Day
On Victory and Peace Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Victory Park and laid flowers at the Unknown Soldier’s Memorial. The head of government watched a military parade in front of the monument of Mother Armenia. Tigran Sargsyan greeted the veterans in attendance and joined them for a lunch at a “field kitchen.” Talking to journalists, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “I am glad that the veterans in attendance of this festive event are happy. I can... more »
Prime Minister Congratulates Radio Workers
On the Day of Radio, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at Armenian public radio headquarters. The head of government met with the staff of public radio, talked to the journalists of “Radio news” to get acquainted with the problems and the development prospects of the Armenian radio. APR Executive Director Armen Amiryan briefed the Prime Minister on the works done so far, those new approaches embraced by his organization and its technical possibilities. Tigran Sargsyan took... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Attends Presentation of Who Cares Super-band’s CD
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the presentation of a CD and a clip released under the Rock Aid Armenia project by the Who Cares of world-famous rock artists Ian Gillan and Tony Iommi. Extending deep appreciation to the artists and all those who contributed to the event for charity and generosity, the Prime Minister thanked them for continued cooperation. Welcoming the rock stars’ concerts in Armenia, Tigran Sargsyan expressed belief that they would promote a rock culture in... more »
Prime Minister and MCC CEO visit Ararat marz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Ararat marz where he participated in the opening of the Armarsh pump station as rehabilitated in the framework of the MCA-Armenia program. The event was also attended by Millenium Challenge Corporation CEO Daniel Yhannes, Vice Prime Minister Armen Gevorkyan and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch. MCA-Armenia made an investment equivalent of USD 2,892,000 funding the replacement of all pumps and engines, electrical devices and cables,... more »
Pension laws being codified
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. In line with the law on State pensions, effective since January 1, 2011, the government passed about a dozen of decisions to streamline the relationship associated with pension assignment, reassessment and payment. The government made a decision to provide monthly payments of AMD 25 thousand to Genocide survivors born before 1915 in the Ottoman Turkey as a supplement of pension. Mindful of... more »
Tigran Sargsyan receives representatives of drug producing and importing companies
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the application-request of drug producing and importing companies. Note that in an effort to boost competition on the market of drugs and bring down drug prices, the government had previously backed amendments to the government decree on approval of the order of importing and exporting medicines and medical products into and from the Republic of Armenia. The above-mentioned application-request voiced concern that... more »
Prime Minister meets with YSU students
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the Yerevan State University for a scheduled meeting with YSU students. Discussed were several issues of topical interest, including corruption. The Prime Minister suggested holding further discussions to that effect: “This meeting is important in a sense you can see and understand my vision of those problems of concern to you,” Tigran Sargsyan said. Speaking about the need for shaping a modern society, the head of government... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Daniel Johannes discuss MCA-Armenia program outcome
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today MCC Chief Executive Director Daniel Johannes. Appreciative of effective joint action, the head of government expressed high opinion of the achievements of the 5-year-long MCA-Armenia program. In particular, the Prime Minister highlighted the infrastructure rehabilitation, agricultural development and irrigation capacity building efforts. In turn, noting that the chief objective behind his visit was to get acquainted with the progress in... more »
