MCA-Armenia SNCO Governing Council’s meeting
The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met at the Office of Government, presided at by GC Chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council discussed and approved a package of application and attached documents for the seventeenth disbursement under the program. Under the mentioned request, the MCA-Armenia expects to be allocated USD 18,513,863 next quarter (October – December, 2010). USD 17,835,199 will be used to fund activities under the... more »
The Prime Minister attends the opening of Armenia’s veterinary, anti-epidemic and diagnostic center
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in the opening of the central veterinary laboratory in Erebuni community of Yerevan. Armenia’s veterinary, anti-epidemic and diagnostic center has been upgraded in the framework of “Fight against Avian Flu” program with the help of the World Bank, the Japanese PHRD, as well as by using the proceeds of the Avian and Human Flu Organization’s Multi-Donor Fund’s grants (USD 1.5mn). The opening ceremony was also attended by... more »
Tigran Sargsyan received Alexander Tsvetkov
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Bulgarian Minister of Transport, Information Technologies and Communications Alexander Tsvetkov who is in Armenia to attend the sixth sitting of the Armenian-Bulgarian intergovernmental commission on economic and scientific cooperation in his capacity of commission co-chair. Welcoming the guest, Tigran Sargsyan appreciated the role of the intergovernmental commission in ensuring the current good pace of bilateral cooperation. A memorandum of... more »
The government keeps its undertaking to compensate for the rise in gas tariffs
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government. The Executive made redistributions in the 2010 State budget and amended a previous government decree. Allowing for increased gas tariffs and improved birth rate in the Republic, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs was allocated AMD 367,582.8 thousand for payment of extra allowances and lump-sum benefits and AMD 751,271.5 thousand for settlement of child allowances to... more »
The head of government received pan-Armenian painters’ conference participants
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today pan-Armenian painters’ conference participants to the Office of Government. Hosted by the Ministry of Diaspora and effective in Yerevan since September 6, 2010, this two-day event is held under the watchword of “Art and Business, Art and the Internet.” Reporting back the outcome of the conference, Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hacobyan told the head of government that the forum involved 140 artists from both Armenia and the... more »
The Prime Minister welcomed Canada-Armenia parliamentary friendship group members
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Canada-Armenia parliamentary friendship group members, led by group chair Harold Albrecht. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said to be highly appreciative of the current status of Armenia-Canada cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats. In this light, the head of government spoke about the prospects for developing economic interaction in mining industry, information technologies, tourism, healthcare and energy, in... more »
School Catering Program implementation details discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received UN World Food Program (WFP) regional director for the Middle East, Central Asia and Eastern Europe Dali Belgasmi. Mr. Belgasmi said to be appreciative of the ongoing cooperation between the WFP and the Government of Armenia. The implementation of joint programs in Armenia was discussed during the meeting. Reiterating his organization’s commitment to the catering program for junior grade schoolchildren in Armenia, the Regional Director... more »
The Prime Minister attends a house of culture opening ceremony in Artik
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Artik town of Armenia to take part in the opening of the new-built house of culture. Prior to the ceremony, the Prime Minister planted a fur-tree on the site next to the cultural center. On cutting off the symbolical ribbon, the head of government addressed warmest congratulations to the residents of Artik and then took a short walk round the building. Answering the questions of media representatives, the Prime Minister noted:... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in Tumanyan-dedicated events
The RA Prime Minister traveled to Dsegh village, where “all-Armenian poet” Hovhannes Tumanyan was born. Tigran Sargsyan attended an international festival of puppet companies referred to as “Tumanyan fairy-tales day.” Following the opening function, the head of government toured the village and visited the community school. Tigran Sargsyan held a short consultation with the teaching staff and the marz governor to discuss school building and road... more »
RA Prime Minister’s Cup goes to Belarus
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Vanadzor to join Handball International Federation President Hasan Mustafa in attendance of the second handball tournament under RA Prime Minister’ Cup. The Cup was contested by the national teams of Armenia, Belarus, Iran and Georgia. Greeting the participants, Tigran Sargsyan noted: “Dear friends, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on this festive occasion. You may agree that the tournament was a success. It will give a... more »