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 »
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 »
