The Council on Armenian Studies holds its first sitting
The Council on Armenian Studies held its first sitting, chaired by council Head, om Tigran Sargsyan. Welcoming the meeting, the Prime Minister noted the importance of developing a clear-cut strategy for the furtherance of Armenian studies. The council discussed the concept and the strategy of developing Armenian studies in the Republic of Armenia for the period 2010-2025 as developed by the National Academy of Sciences. The council members came up with comments and proposals... more »
Meeting with members of Asian Development Bank Board of Directors
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today a delegation of Asian Development Bank Board of Directors led by Ashok Kumar Lahiri. Greeting the guests, the head of government said to be pleased with the good dynamics of mutually beneficial GoA-ADB cooperation and stressed the need for ensuring continuity in this process. Concerning the impact of the global economic crisis, Tigran Sargsyan briefed them on his government’s anti-crisis actions. The Prime Minister said he would... more »
Elite wheat seeds imported in Amenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the unloading of elite wheat seeds at Masis railway station south of Yerevan. On the spot, the head of government listened to stakeholder and expert comments on the quality of imported seeds. Answering the journalists’ questions, Tigran Sargsyan said a large amount of preparative work had been carried out under which eligible plots of land were assigned for cultivation purposes. The imported quantities are supposed to boost both grain... more »
Armenia-Iran economic cooperation potential to be tapped in full
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by IRI Trade, Industry and Mine Chamber President Mohammad Nahavandyani. The meeting was attended by Iranian ambassador to Armenia Seied Ali Saghaian and President of the Armenian Trade and Industry Chamber Martin Sargsyan. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister said to be pleased with the current level of friendly relationship between the two countries and emphasized the furtherance of economic ties. The parties looked at... more »
Tigran Sargsyan congratulates people of China on national holiday
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a gala reception devoted to the national holiday of the People’s Republic of China. Congratulating those present and the people of China, the head of government stated in part: “I am glad to have the opportunity of congratulating on behalf of the Government of Armenia all Chinese people on the national holiday - Day of Creation of the People’s Republic of China. On this festive occasion, I wish peace, happiness, well-being and... more »
The Prime Minister attends opening of houses of culture in Tavush marz
Following a visiting cabinet-session held in Tavush marz of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of Idjevan town’s fully refurbished music school. Built as early as in 1978, the school had not been repaired ever since. One more floor has been added to the two-storied building under the World Bank-supported refurbishment project which started in November, 2009. The Social Investment Fund of Armenia helped the school to get the needed supplies and equipment.... more »
Border region facing problems in focus
The government traveled today to Tavush marz where they met in a prime minister-chaired visiting cabinet-session in Idjevan town. First, the meeting took note of Tavush marz governor Armen Ghularyan’s report on the 2010 social-economic situation and ongoing actions. The governor presented the per-sector breakdown of priority tasks and answered the questions of government members. The government approved a cultural agenda for the marz featuring refurbishment or rehabilitation of... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Haikaram Mkhitaryan was appointed to be RA Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Statement at 10th Session of CIS Council of Supreme Control Agency Heads
I welcome you on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. I am convinced that the debates will be of service to all of you. The topic at issue is of great current interest considering that the CIS governments are busy assessing the impact of our joint anti-crisis action which were developed and coordinated by those panels established in the CIS framework. From this perspective, I would rather divide the problems of concern into two groups: first, to enhance the... more »
Government-National Farmers Union cooperation promotes agro-policy effectiveness
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a National Farmers Union (NFU) delegation led by newly elected NFU Board chairwoman Rosa Tsarukyan. Congratulating the newly elected management and stressing the need for ensuring a smooth takeover following the demise of its former chair, Tigran Sargsyan said: “We maintain traditional ties of cooperation with the NFU in an effort to enhance agriculture policy effectiveness in Armenia. We need to keep in touch with local farmers in order to... more »
