Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s condolences on the passing of Victor Chernomyrdin
With deep sorrow, I learned of the demise of outstanding statesman and politician, ex-Head of RF Government Victor Chernomyrdin. Great is Victor Stepanovich Chernomyrdin's contribution to the building and development of our country’s energy infrastructures, dealing with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 1988 and rehabilitating the disaster zone, as well as to the development of Armenia-Russia economic cooperation. His valuable efforts made it possible to strengthen and... more »
Meeting with the newly appointed ambassador of Ukraine
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed ambassador of Ukraine to Armenia Ivan Kukhta. Congratulating the foreign diplomat on the startup of his diplomatic mission in our country, the Prime Minister said to be convinced that Mr. Kukhta’s activity will help promote the long-standing ties of friendship between our two countries. The need for making a better use of existing economic potentialities was stressed by the head of government. Talking about the... more »
The Prime Minister attends UAE-Armenia business forum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the first ADA-hosted UAE-Armenia business forum. The UAE delegation is headed by Foreign Trade Minister Madam Sheikh Lubna Al Kasimi. Appreciative of the fact the forum is held in Yerevan, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “We attach great value to this business forum which is an opportunity to establish direct ties between the respective business circles enabling a better understanding of each other. I am delighted of our... more »
Meeting with European journalists
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received mass media representatives from a number of European countries. The head of government answered about ten questions posed by the European journalists which bore on the Government’s economic and social policy, Armenia’s economic priorities, the prospects of economic development, the status of bilateral relations with other countries and the regional developments.
Tigran Sargsyan receives Sheikh Lubna Al Kasimi
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation headed by UAE Foreign Trade Minister Sheikh Lubna Al Kasimi who is in Armenia to attend the first UAE-Armenia business forum. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the visit might give a strong boost to the development of UAE-Armenia trade and economic relations. Understanding the importance of joint efforts to be implemented in this field, both sides stressed the need for holding an intergovernmental commission... more »
A Mayor of Montreal-led delegation hosted in Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Mayor of Montreal Jerald Tremble. The meeting was attended by Mayor of Yerevan Gagik Beglaryan. Greeting the guests, the Tigran Sargsyan expressed high opinion of Yerevan-Montreal ties as seen in the context of Armenia-Canada cooperation. The Prime Minister appreciated the favorable attitude enjoyed by the Armenian community of Canada. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, the Mayor of Montreal emphasized the role played... more »
The head of government meets with newly appointed Israeli ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the State of Israel to the Republic of Armenia Shmuel Meirom. Congratulating the diplomat on appointment, the Prime Minister expressed conviction that his activity will promote expansion and deepening of bilateral cooperation. The interlocutors discussed implementation of joint economic, healthcare, traveling, educational and cultural projects. With reference to economic... more »
Tigran Sargsyan attends the opening of “Digitech - 2010”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the opening 6th annual international technological exposition “Digitech - 2010”held in the sports complex after Karen Demirchyan under the high patronage of the Armenian Prime Minister. Congratulating the participants and those present on the opening of this already traditional exhibition, Tigran Sargsyan stressed the importance of the forum as it enables the representatives of the IT sphere to showcase new products and services,... more »
The north - south road corridor investment program governing council meets in government
The north - south road corridor investment program governing council met at the office of Government, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, The meeting approved the results of the bids submitted by arms-length monitoring agencies for the second tranche of Ashtarak-Talin and third tranche of Talin-Giumry road sections. The NSRCIP PIU SNCO was directed to invite the tender winner – the Economic Development Research Center NGO -to present a technical proposal under the project.... more »
Public finance control system under reform
The government met in a cabinet sitting, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government approved the strategy of reforming of a control system by public finances and the program of actions on realization of its first stage. Strategy determines frameworks of reforms which will be carried out in a control system of public finances in 2011-2020. As a reference point of these reforms the best are applied global experience and criteria, the primary goals of reforms, the order of... more »
