Armenian Rock Association founding-dedicated festival held with the Prime Minister’s support
An Armenian Rock Association (ARA) founding-dedicated rock festival was held on December 26 at the National Academic Theater after Gabriel Sundukyan. The event was attended by Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan who is the chairman of ARA board of trustees. Association-member 9 Armenian rock groups made their appearances during the festival.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan: “I am happy to have had the opportunity to communicate, listen to and discuss various issues with Matevosyan.”
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia and Hrant Matevosyan Foundation hosted a gala event dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Hrant Matevosyan which featured fragments of Matevosyan’s prose, accompanied with classical performances. Sharing his memoirs about Hrant Matevosyan, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said to have made the acquaintance of Matevosyan some 20 years ago - in 1990 – at the Supreme Soviet of Armenia. The Prime Minister noted that he has... more »
Free Economic Zone: legislation being streamlined
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister congratulated newly appointed Ministers Hrayr Tovmasyan and Vache Gabrielyan. Appreciating their human and professional qualities, Tigran Sargsyan touched on their professional background and wished them fruitful work on behalf of the government. Given the recent passage of the budget law by the National Assembly, the meeting defined the... more »
Meeting held between Armenian and Russian Prime Ministers
The Armenian and Russian heads of government met at Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Kostantinov Palace of Saint Petersburg. Describing Armenia as a reliable partner for Russia, the head of RF government prioritized the furtherance of ties in different fields of activity, including the political and military ones. He welcomed the readiness of the Armenian side to expand cooperation, including in particular the dislocation of Russian military bases in Armenia. Economic... more »
Working Visit to Saint Petersburg
Tomorrow, December 22, 2010, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be off to Saint Petersburg on a one-day working visit. In the frame of the visit, the Prime Minister of Armenia is scheduled to meet with RF Government Head Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral economic cooperation-related issues. The Prime Minister-led government delegation will comprise Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan, Minister of Finance Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen... more »
The Prime Minister congratulates VivaCell-MTS on commissioning a 4G network
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the launch of a 4G new-generation network at VivaCell-MTS headquarters. The first test operation function was also attended by Minister of Transport Manuk Vardanyan, Head of Public Services Regulatory Authority Robert Nazaryan, other dignitaries. The event kicked off with the opening remarks of VivaCell-MTS CEO Ralf Yirikian who evoked the preparations and presented the opportunities offered by this 4G network of new generation. A real-time... more »
Tigran Sargsyan elected Chairman of Board of State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan
The academic board of the State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan met today, attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The agenda featured election of a chairman for the board The meeting was chaired by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan who introduced the procedure to follow in forming the boards of higher educational institutional and proposed candidates for the post. “Today is a special day as university boards were formed a couple of days ago based on... more »
National Security Service staff gets State awards on professional holiday
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event dedicated to the professional holiday of National Security Service staff. Offering his congratulations on the Day, the Prime Minister stated in part: ‘In his address, the President of Armenia has clearly described your tasks. It is not a secret that these tasks are being revised promptly in the modern world as new threats, challenges and risks appear. We must expose the risks in a timely manner, identify their targets and... more »
New markets to open for Armenian farm products
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today co-founder of Ukrainian “Donhard Holding” investment company, chairman of the Board of Directors of “Store Food” company Sergey Kalenichi. Mr. Kalenichi briefed the Prime Minister on the outcome of the investment program launched two years ago in food industry. He advised that some USD 25mn worth of investment was carried out in Hayas Group which specializes in food processing. As a result, 700 jobs are available in the... more »
Newly appointed ministers introduced by the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the ministries of finance, economy and justice to introduce newly appointed ministers Vache Gabrielyan, Tigran Davtysn and Hrair Tovasyan. Introducing newly appointed minister Vache Gabrielyan to the staff of the Ministry of Finance, the head of government evoked the priority tasks facing the ministry and the future programs of the government. Tigran Sargsyan emphasized that Vache Gabrialyan’s long experience in the financial system adds... more »
