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 »
IHF President received by the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today International Handball Federation (IHF) President Dr Hasan Mustafa. Dr Hasan Mustafa said to have arrived in Armenia to attend the second international handball tournament under RA Prime Minister’ Cup. Tigran Sargsyan said this second edition of RA Prime Minister’s Cup as disputed by the national teams of four countries and Dr Hasan Mustafa’s stay in our country will give a strong boost to the development of handball in... more »
RA Prime Minister opens the jubilee exposition
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan opened today the 10th universal regional commercial and industrial exhibition referred to as Armenia Expo 2010. Emphasizing the importance of this already traditional exposition, the head of government stated in part: “This is an excellent opportunity for establishing contacts between entrepreneurs: the exposition should maintain its international status involving foreign participants who can help us create a business-friendly environment in the... more »
RA Prime Minister attends NKR Independence Day-dedicated events
Set to attend the NKR independence 19th anniversary celebrations, the delegation headed by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan arrived in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and were welcomed by NKR Prime Minister Ara Haroutunyan at the airport of Stepanakert. The head of the RA government joined NKR President Bako Sahakyan and Prime Minister Ara Haroutunyan to lay a wreath at the memorial complex dedicated to the martyrs of independence. Flowers were also offered to the monument commemorating... more »
