A government delegation to leave for Saint Petersburg
Tomorrow, on November 19, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation will leave for Saint Petersburg on a two-day working visit to attend the planned meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of Government and the 28th sitting of the EurasEC as attended by heads of government. The government delegation will comprise Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan, Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan, Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Minister... more »
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister’s statement at National Assembly plenary session in connection with FY2011 State budget bill introduction
Dear National Assembly Speaker, Dear Members of Parliament, In accordance with Article 90 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the Government of the Republic of Armenia has submitted to the National Assembly the FY2011 State budget bill. In this connection, I would like to thank all those members of parliament who proved interested and constructive during the debates. Following the debates, the government took note of your recommendations and proposals concerning... more »
The Prime Minister attends International Student Day-dedicated events
On International Student Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the Yerevan State Architecture and Construction University and the Armenian State Engineering University. The Prime Minister’s first stop was at the Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction where he attended the opening of the new-built “Studio” block. The block was built through the joint efforts of the University and the Union of Builders and Architects. AMD 180mn was spent... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s remarks delivered at the meeting with Armenian State Engineering University students
Good afternoon, dear students and colleagues, I congratulate you all on International Student Day and wish you every success and happiness. I am glad of your company on this occasion. It is my pleasure to talk to you today and walk over the classrooms which offer vast opportunities for advanced learning. I am happy to see your achievements and the facilities in place for your convenience. We only could dream of such exceptional opportunities: getting online lectures from the USA or... more »
North - South Road Corridor investment program governing council meeting
The North - South Road Corridor investment program governing council met in the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting looked at the bids invited for the procurement of reconstruction works for 11.71 km-long Yerevan – Аshtarak road section, which is part of the North - South road corridor. The Council next discussed the Memorandum drafted by the October 25 - November 4, 2010 mission of the Asian Development Bank... more »
The Prime Minister received OHL Group representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received representatives of OHL group of companies. The guests briefed the Prime Minister on the main areas of holding’s activity and their long experience in the field of construction. The parties next talked about the prospects of implementing joint projects in the field of road construction. In this context, they looked at the possibility of OHL holding’s involvement in the North - South Road Corridor investment program. more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Karine Harutunyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia.
Premier’s visit to Brussels completed
Later yesterday, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led delegation wrapped up their one-day working visit to Brussels. First, the Prime Minister had a private meeting with deputy chairman of the European People’s Party, member of the European Parliament Khayim Mayor Oreja. The Prime Minister’s next meeting was in the EU Commission where Tigran Sargsyan met with EU high commissionaire for trade Karel De Gucht to discuss the current status and the outlook of EU-Armenia trade... more »
Tigran Sargsyan to leave for Brussels on a working visit
Tomorrow, on November 12, 2010, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led delegation will be off to Brussels on a single-day working visit. On the sidelines of his visit, the head of government will meet with EU high commissionaire for trade Karel De Gucht and deputy chairman of the European People’s Party, member of the European Parliament Khayim Mayor Oreja. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet with the representatives of leading Belgian diamond-processing companies and the... more »
“Affordable housing for young household” program terms amended
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan As a result of numerous analyses, surveys and studies carried out all along the preceding stages of “Affordable housing for young household” program, mortgage loan borrowing terms were eased for province-based households leading to lower advance payment amounts established against extra collateral. Besides, greater share of interest will henceforth be covered by the State. Noting that... more »
