Statement by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan at FY2011 State budget bill discussion during the meeting of National Assembly standing commissions
Honorable National Assembly Speaker, Dear Chairperson, Dear Colleagues, I shall state in brief the 2011 State budget bill’s logic and underlying principles. First of all, let us take a look at our economic indicators and the macroeconomic environment we have ahead of this year’s performance report. Estimates show that the targets set will be outstripped. We have some 40bn dram excess revenue at this point of time which makes us hope that we will stand over the... more »
The Prime Minister welcomes Iranian Energy Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Iranian Energy Minister Majid Namjou who is in Armenia on a two-day working visit. Greeting theguest, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the current visit will help boost bilateral ties and cooperation. In stressing that the energy sector has always led the way in developing Armenia-Iran relationship, Tigran Sargsyan said it could open up new opportunities for their furtherance and expansion. Conveying warm greetings on... more »
The Prime Minister congratulates the ARU on 100th anniversary
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in a gala meeting on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Relief Union (ARU). The event was also attended by First Lady of Armenia Rita Sargsyan. Congratulating those present on behalf of the Armenian government, the Prime Minister stated as follows: “I am convinced that ARU is a unique model of the Armenian world. Moreover, it is one of very first and important establishments of this world. Its activities are a proof to the existence... more »
Defense Ministry team wins Prime Minister’s Cup
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended yesterday the final game of Prime Minister’s Cup- 2010 in the central stadium after V. Sargsyan which opposed the teams of the Ministry of Defense and the Office of Prosecutor General. The match ended 3 to 0 in favor of the team of the Ministry of Defense who won the Cup The second and third places were occupied by the teams of the Office of Prosecutor General and the Ministry of Healthcare respectively. The winners were also awarded... more »
Citizens should know the names of shareholders
A cabinet sitting was held today under Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s chairmanship. Prior to the meeting, the head of government complimented Defense Ministry’s football team – the winners of Prime Minister’s Cup – 2010. Praise was likewise addressed to the teams of the Office of Prosecutor General and the Ministry of Healthcare who won the second and third places respectively. Prioritizing mass sport expansion in the country, Tigran Sargsyan said that... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan hands out housing certificates in 8 settlements of Lori marz
Away to Lori marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at Sarahart village to hand out housing certificates to 157 households residing in 8 settlements of the marz. The certificates were made available under the State-supported disaster zone housing program. Congratulating the recipients on behalf of his government, Tigran Sargsyan said the settlers of these new-built private houses will enjoy full ownership rights. “The given undertaking comes to emphasize once again that... more »
Preparative work nearing completion
A consultative meeting was held today at the Office of Government to discuss the launch of the Tatev Revival project on October 16 and the commissioning of the newly built cableway. National Competitiveness Fund Executive Director Bekor Papazyan reported on the arrangements made to welcome, accommodate and entertain those 700 visitors expected to come round on this occasion.
A national prevention mechanism in place
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended an international workshop in Ani Plaza Hotel which discussed the setting up of an effective network of torture prevention mechanisms in Armenia. Greeting the participants who represented some 20 countries, the Prime Minister noted that as early as in 2006 our country signed the optional protocol under the UN convention on the fight against tortures and other inhuman forms of treatment or punishment. Following convention ratification by the National... more »
Anti-corruption council meets at the Office of Government
The anticorruption council met at the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Head of the anticorruption strategy monitoring commission, presidential assistant Gevorg Kostanyan reported on the amendments to council by-laws as specified in the presidential decree of June 1, 2004 on establishment of an anticorruption council in Armenia. In particular, efficiency-targeted changes were said to be made in the composition of the monitoring commission. The... more »
Armenian Prime Minister and Slovenian President discuss economic cooperation agenda
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Slovenian President Danilo Tjirk on the sidelines of his ongoing official visit to the Republic of Armenia. During the working dinner hosted in honor of the high-ranking guest, Tigran Sargsyan presented Armenia’s economic status and development prospects. At the request of Slovenia’s President, the Prime Minister spoke on his government’s anti-crisis efforts. As part of reform agenda, the interlocutors touched upon the... more »
