Prime Minister sums up outcome of his visit to Brussels
“To succeed in multilateral relations, including in Europe, it is important to have precedents of successful bilateral relations,” President of Belgian Parliament Andre Flao said after the meeting with Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan in Brussels. In this context, he made a point of Armenian Prime Minister’s visit to the Kingdom of Belgium during which a broad range of issues relating to the furtherance of bilateral relations was discussed, including possibilities for... more »
Speech by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan
In the Foreign Affairs Committee of the European Parliament Honorable President; Esteemed Members of the European Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen; I am greatly honored today to address the Foreign Affairs Committee and grateful to the European Parliament for organizing this meeting. Any question that is on today’s agenda must be viewed in the context of the recent developments taking place in the world. 1. What force is driving the current turbulence, crises, and... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: “We are convinced to succeed in all spheres in 2011”
During the joint press conference following his meeting with Jose Manuel Barroso, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia described as very warm the talks held with the head of the European Commission. “First of all, I wish to extend my appreciation of the warm welcome offered to the Armenian delegation. We had substantial talks on all the items of the EU-Armenia cooperation agenda.” As he gave his estimate of the cooperation, Jose Manuel Barroso highlighted all those... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: Reforms to be reinvigorated with EU support
On the second day of his trip to the Kingdom of Belgium, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with President of Belgian Parliament Peters Dani. During the meeting, possibilities for the furtherance of Armenian-Belgian ties and partnership prospects were discussed. Note that as early as on March 16, 1998, the Belgian Senate adopted a resolution which evoking the multitude of studies on Turkey’s Armenian population of early 20th century, as well as the UN convention on prevention and... more »
Meeting held between Armenian Prime Minister and President of European Parliament
“The European Parliament appreciates Armenia’s commitment to reform and transparency, democratization, improved judiciary and human rights,” President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek said today at the briefing that followed his meeting with Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Jerzy Buzek welcomed the discussions held with the view of signing an association agreement, creating deep and comprehensive free trade zone and easing visa requirements. “We are concerned... more »
Armenian, Belgian Prime Ministers meet in Brussels
On the sidelines of his 3-day working visit to Brussels, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with his Belgian counterpart Yves Leterme. Discussed were issues concerning bilateral relations and cooperation in EU frameworks. The parties highlighted the scheduled signing of an agreement on avoidance of double taxation which is supposed to provide better conditions for the development of economic ties between the two countries. The parties have discussed the possibility of a... more »
M. Barroso: “We welcome Armenia’s efforts”
“We welcome Armenia’s efforts aimed at boosting trade, as well as strengthening institutional capacity in the country.” This is what President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso stated on March 15 at the joint conference with Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Mr. Barroso further noted that the EU is strengthening its relations with Armenia in the framework of the program of Eastern Partnership. “After discussing these issues with the Prime... more »
Head of government meets with EC vice president
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s meetings with the heads of EC directorates-general kicked off at the European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels. The first meeting was held with European Commission vice president Joaquín Almunia. Tigran Sargsyan briefed the vice president with Armenia’s economic position and the current status of reforms with a special emphasis on tax and customs reforms. Regarding competition, the head of the Armenian government described... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led delegation arrives in Brussels
The Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation arrived in capital of the Kingdom of Belgium Brussels on a 3-day working visit. In the first half of the day, a dinner was hosted on behalf of the Armenian Prime Minister to honor Mr. Wilfried Martins, chairman of the European People’s Party. Today the head of government will meet with EC Vice president Joaquin Almunia, Commissioner for Energy Gunter Oettinger, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso... more »
2011 National Competitiveness Fund activity areas discussed
The 19th sitting of Armenia’s National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees was held in the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. After discussion and approval of previous sitting’s minutes, new member of the Board of Trustees Raul de Lutzenberger who is the head of EU delegation to Armenia was introduced to the meeting participants. Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan touched upon Armenia’s key... more »
