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 »
Armenia’s local self-government is 14 years old
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala meeting of the Armenian Communities Union dedicated to the 14th anniversary of Armenian’s local self-government system. A number of community heads were handed Anania Shiarakatsi medals conferred upon under a presidential decree. Similarly, several local self-government experts were presented with the President’s appreciation letters for efficacious work and contribution to the establishment and development of communities in the... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Tatul Hakopyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Healthcare according to his own application. Under another decision signed by the Prime Minister, either Abraham Manukyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Healthcare according to his own application.
Furthered economic relationship with the Rostov Region
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by RF Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said to be convinced that the present visit will give a boost Armenia-Russia interregional cooperation. The head of government further stressed that the strengthening of direct ties between individual territories was high on the agenda of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission’s latest sitting which was held in Yekaterinburg... more »
The Prime Minister visits Kotayk marz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Kotaik marz to attend the opening of Dzoraghbyur community kindergarten. Dzorakhbyur lacked in a village kindergarten. Under construction from 2008, the new building is due to host 60 children, with the number of pupils expected to rise to 70-80 in the years ahead. The pre-school establishment is provided with all modern amenities. AMD 113mn was contributed by the community, with the balance of 20 million earmarked on the part of the government.... more »
