Discussion of 2010 ministry activity reports begins
The Government started discussing yearend ministry and agency activity reports for 2010. To begin with, the Prime Minister pointed out that the priority tasks specified in the 2010 program of government activities, as well as those achievements and shortfalls stated throughout its implementation will be highlighted during the discussion. Reports were delivered by the Ministers of Education and Science, Urban Development, Transport and Communication, Finance, Nature Protection.... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s introductory remarks at first government sitting of 2011 and review of government’s program of activities for 2011
Dear colleagues, I wish to begin with a citation from the President’s message. Congratulating Armenian entrepreneurs on the New Year, the President of Armenia touched on the key problems of 2011. The first important idea is that the post-crisis world will not be back any longer to the old economic model. However, new challenges will appear since the new economic model is not definitely formulated. The following is second important problem which is set before the government:... more »
Armenian citizens to feel the impact of reforms
This year’s first cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Extending Season’s congratulations to the members of government, the Prime Minister wished them efficacious and fruitful work ahead. Tigran Sargsyan congratulated newly appointed Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan and expressed hope that those challenges facing the sector will be coped with successfully during the year. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan... more »
Nezhdeh’s 125th anniversary events discussed
The first sitting of the jubilee commission on preparation of Garegin Nezhdeh’s 125th anniversary-dedicated events was held today in the Office of Government, chaired by head of commission, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the Prime Minister wished those present every success in the New Year. The draft program of Garegin Nezhdeh’s 125th anniversary events was discussed at the sitting. During an exchange of opinions that followed proposals were made concerning... more »
FREDA Board of Trustees meets at Government
The Board of Trustees of the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia (FREDA) met in the Office of Government, chaired by board chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, the Prime Minister congratulated those present on the New Year.ans stated as follws: “Whereas FREDA is a new entity, I wish you a breakthrough in 2011 enabling a sizeable volume of investments to our satisfaction. As a matter of fact, we are not short of financial resources and, therefore,... more »
Newly appointed minister introduced by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the Ministry of Agriculture to introduce to the staff newly appointed Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan. To begin with, the head of government offered his Season’s congratulations wishing every success to the Ministry of Agriculture, in particular. “The 2010 indices failed to meet our expectations affecting the macroeconomic performance in general. Last year’s’ unprecedented fall in agriculture caused a number of... more »
The Government of the Republic Armenia informs with deep sorrow that on January 6, 2011, outstanding musical conductor, Armenia’s People’s Artist Ohan Duryan died at the age of 88, and expresses condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased. To organize the funeral of Ohan Duryan, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has decreed to set up a governmental commission headed by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan.
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s introductory remarks at cabinet sitting
Dear colleagues, Today we have come together for this year’s last 51st cabinet sitting, and I would like to sum up the key economic indicators of 2010 and the result of the work done by us. First of all, we should note that as the President of the Republic said at a meeting with businessmen the post-crisis world will qualitatively differ from pre-crisis one, and the new economic paradigm will be henceforth based on other engines of economic growth. It is likewise true for the... more »
Qualitatively new post-crisis world
The government met in a regular sitting, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda of the 51st cabinet sitting, the Prime Minister stated the main economic indicators of 2010 and summed up the government’s activity for the past year (Tigran Sargsyan’s introductory remarks are available separately). The government passed about a dozen of decisions aimed at tax field improvements. A previous decision was amended to reduce the time and costs... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulatory Message on New Year and Christmas
Dear Compatriots, The year 2010 is ending. It was characterized by hard work aimed at coping with the aftermath of the global financial and economic crisis. Despite the multitude of internal and external challenges, we managed a breakthrough growth in economy. We were able to honor the State’s social commitments in full and extend the scope of infrastructure development-targeted efforts. Tangible progress was stated in information technologies, tourism, investments and export... more »
