ARWDF 2010 annual activity report, financial statement approved
Armenia’s Reforestation and Woodland Development Fund (ARWDF) Board of Trustees met in the Office of Government, chaired by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. ARWDF Executive Director Vladimir Movsisyan presented the Fund’s 2010 annual activity report referring to reforestation and woodland development efforts carried out in Armenia during 2010. The Board of Trustees also heard the 2010 financial statement specifying sources, targets and management of resources. The... more »
Consultation on child protection issues
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today the representatives of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Armenian Relief Society. A reform agenda has been discussed covering the status and priorities of children’s rights, as well as the key factors influencing this field in Armenia. The need for having a finalized child protection strategy was stressed in a bid to improve the welfare system for needy children suffering from various disabilities and deprived of... more »
Mining sphere investment program discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation from Fortune Oil Company, led by executive vice-president Daniel Chew. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia Tiang Chan Chun. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said the government of Armenia is highly appreciative of investments into the mining sector and hails the large-scale investment program tabled by Fortune Oil.... more »
Jubilee commission holds first session
The jubilee commission on preparation of celebrations of the 15th anniversary of introduction of the system of local self government in Armenia held today its first ever sitting at the Office of Government, chaired by commission head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Pointing out the importance of holding local self-government supportive actions in Armenia, the Prime Minister stressed that such actions might provide State-initiated incentives for domestic local self-government... more »
Prime Minister congratulates on Motherland Defender Day
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a Russia Federation Embassy-hosted gala reception, dedicated to Motherland Defender Day, the State holiday of Russia. The head of government delivered congratulatory remarks in which he stated in part: “The pages of our shared history are filled with a special spirit of trust and mutual assistance. The relationship of strategic partnership between Armenia and Russia fully comply with the vital interests of the Armenian and Russian peoples... more »
Tigran Sargsyan and Asad Alam trace out areas for deepening cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today WB Regional Director for Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus Asad Alam. Discussed were issues concerning Government-World Bank cooperation. Mindful of ongoing projects’ continuity, the parties have discussed ways of furthering interaction in the framework of Country Partnership Strategy for 2009-2012 and looked at such areas as might be financed on the part of the Bank. In particular, priority was given to joint efforts in... more »
Lecture on Armenian economy development prospects
Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan delivered a lecture for commissioned army staff in the Ministry of Defense. Concerning the key points of his lecture, Tigran Sargsyan noted in part: “I wish to speak on the social and economic problems facing us today. I think that either you are eager to be briefed on the economic situation in Armenia, including the programs carried out by the government to defy the threats coming from the region and the outer word, as well as the ones... more »
Prime Minister attends events on feast of Saint Sargis
On February 19, the feast of Saint Sargis the Commander is celebrated in Armenia which on the holy orders of Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin the Second is proclaimed as youth blessing day. On this occasion, Tigran Sargsyan attended a concert in the Garden of Beloved as dedicated to the feast of Saint Sargis - the all-present defender of the youth in love – at which gifts and cards were handed out. The festive events are held under the high patronage of President of the... more »
Prime Minister meets with Chinese foreign minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi. An official dinner was hosted in honor of the guest. Welcoming the Foreign Minister, Tigran Sargsyan appreciated the ongoing political dialog between the two countries and the reciprocated high-level contacts in the in political, economic and cultural spheres. As he evoked his recent visit to China paid in the framework of Shanghai Expo - 2010 world exposition, the head of the Armenian government said to... more »
14.000 farmers to get free seeds
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan To proceed with the actions envisaged under the Community Farming Resource Management and Competitiveness Facility, the Ministry of Agriculture was allocated USD 450 thousand- equivalent drams to be reimbursed after approval and effectiveness of said credit facility. The program will be supported by the World Bank through USD 16.0 million worth of IDA loan facility. Pasture management and animal... more »
