Armenia Youth Fund Board of Trustees meeting
Armenia Youth Fund Board of Trustees met today in the Office of Government, presided at by Board of Trustees chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the meeting took note of the auditor’s findings on the 2010 financial statements, then approved the 2010 financial statement. The Board of Trustees next backed the proposal on launching financial and public relations services within the Fund. In line with proposals voiced at the meeting, the Board of Trustees discussed and... more »
Investing businessmen awarded with Premier’s commemorative medals
A ceremony of awarding those businessmen having contributed to the development of Armenia's economy was held at the Office of Government. In accordance with Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, on May 1 – Labor Day – the following companies were awarded with the Prime Minister’s commemorative medals for export-oriented investments carried out in 2010: Astra CJSC, Saranist Ltd, Likvor CJSC, Armenmotor CJSC, Arpimed Ltd, Ararat Food Combine Ltd and Armenian... more »
Prime Minister visits capital Ani foundation 1050th anniversary dedicated exhibition
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the exhibition dedicated to the 1050th anniversary of the foundation of historical Ani capital of Armenia, hosted by Ararat patriarchal diocese and the World Union of Armenian Painters. Accompanied by the vicar of Ararat patriarchal diocese, the head of government toured the exposition getting acquainted the exhibits on display. The exposition features 72 paintings by 26 Armenian artists, as well as photographer Zaven Sargsyan’s works,... more »
Prime Minister congratulates ARKA news agency on 15th anniversary
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated yesterday ARKA news agency staff on the 15th anniversary of establishment. The Premier’s message reads as follows: “Economic journalism is among the most responsible and complex branches of journalism. It is greatly to your credit that you have dared to keep in spotlight economic processes and the financial sphere using highly professional skills, serious analytical potential and efficiency. It is my pleasure that today as well... more »
Prime Minister welcomes Tina Kaidanow
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Tina Kaidanow, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. Welcoming Ms. Kaidanow to the Office of Government, Tigran Sargsyan noticed that meetings like this might help push ahead with bilateral cooperation. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, Ms. Kaidanow said much had been done following last October’s fruitful meeting. The head of government briefed the guest on EU- and... more »
Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Stefan Fule
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister thanked them for a warm welcome extended to him in Brussels. He went on to stress the importance of those meetings had with European officials by noting: “We are enthusiastic about our cooperation with the EU. It is a good opportunity for giving a new scope to reforms.” The head of government noticed that the European Union... more »
Jubilee commission meets in Government
The jubilee commission on preparation of Edward Mirzoyan’s 90 birth anniversary celebrations met at the Office of Government, presided at by commission chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting discussed and approved the draft program of events dedicated to Armenia’s Honored Artist Edward Mirzoyan’s 90 birth anniversary. The program features several jubilee events to be held in 2011 covering gala evenings, symposiums, contest-festivals, jubilee concerts,... more »
Prime Minister attends congress of representatives of Armenian trade and industry chambers and business unions
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the congress of representatives of Armenian trade and industry chambers and business unions who have come together in Yerevan to set up the Armenian Trade Network association. On behalf of the Government, Tigran Sargsyan welcomed the congress and wished it successful proceedings. The head of government presented Armenia’s current social and economic status, dwelt on the problems faced account taken of the GDP structure and development trends.... more »
Business environment being improved
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister presented the findings of the monitoring carried out in the system of immovable property cadastre. After priority action had been outlined by the head of government, the floor was given to the head of the State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre by the Government. As the first item of the agenda, the government decided that henceforth... more »
Prime Minister receives Georgian ambassador
The head of government received newly appointed Georgian Ambassador to Armenia Tengiz Sharmanashvili. Welcoming the guest to the Office of Government and congratulating him on appointment, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan expressed appreciation of embassy activities in the two countries considering that Armenian and Georgian ambassadors deal with specific problems of concern to our citizens. “We hold the Georgian people in deep respect and are delighted that bilateral relations are... more »