Tigran Sargsyan congratulated Edmund Muskie grant recipients
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with those Armenian students awarded the US Government-financed Edmund Muskie grant for 2010. The 15 recipients will be traveling to the United States this August to get training in the following specialties: business management, public management, public health services, library and information business, jurisprudence etc. Welcoming those present, Tigran Sargsyan complimented the successful students and went on to stress that every effort should be made... more »
Economy keeps on getting credits
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government. The meeting amended a previous decision to allocate AMD 5,000,000.0 from RA State budget (from the stabilization deposit account) for 2010, from the proceeds of the Russian loan as approved by the government decree of June 26, 2009 on the program of economic crediting with the purpose of financing the first component of the program of economic stabilization lending. Prime... more »
The Prime Minister received organizers of Golden Apricot film festival
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Director General of Golden Apricot 7th international film festival Haroutune Khachatryan, artistic director Susanna Haroutunyan and program director Mikael Stamboltsyan. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, the guests said that the event keeps on expanding its geographical coverage and the range of films presented at the festival which enjoys wide international recognition. This time the festival has brought together hundreds of film-figures... more »
Youth Foundation 2010 budget and programs approved
Armenian Youth Foundation Board of Trustees met today at the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, AYF Executive Director A. Ter-Hovakimyan reported on the main areas of AYF activities for the year 2010. The Board of Trustees endorsed the programs to be implemented under the 2010 priority areas. The Board next heard and approved the Foundation’s 2010 budget and the list of staff. Advising that... more »
Nubarashen pesticide cemetery in focus
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Nubarashen cemetery of hazardous substances to get acquainted with the pace of liquidation campaign. As early as in 1970, hazardous chloride-based pesticides were banned from use causing the built-up of waste and banned pesticide stocks in Armenia. A special burial site was allocated in the early 80s of last century. Accompanied by cabinet members, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the site to get a first-hand view of the efforts made so... more »
The Prime Minister and the Mayor of Glendale discussed ways of boosting cooperation in trade and tourism
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed Mayor of Glendale Ara Najaryan who is in Armenia to attend a Diaspora Ministry-hosted forum referred to as “The teaching of western Armenian in the Diaspora.” Ara Najaryan said to have witnessed some positive changes in the country since his last visit in 2003. The head of government highlighted the role of the Armenian community of Glendale. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, the Mayor of Glendale stressed the need for... more »
Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Jans Wandel
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Director of UNDP Regional Bureau for Europe and CIS Countries, Head of Bratislava Regional Center of UNDP Jans Wamdel. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister expressed high opinion of UN Office activities in Armenia. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, Mr. Wandel emphasized the 2010-2015 action plan of UNDP-GoA Cooperation Program is the best one in the region in respect of public governance efficiency enhancement. The parties... more »
Tigran Sargsyan congratulated the participants of Jermuk’s 4th Grand Prix chess tournament
Later yesterday Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the closing ceremony women’s 4th Grand Prix chess tournament in Jermuk town. Addressing the event, the Prime Minister highlighted Jermuk’s turning into an international chess center: “Jermuk can stimulate the development of chess not only in the Republic of Armenia, but also all over the world: the fans followed closely what was taking place in this town, and we could witness amazing games. Jermuk brought together... more »
A new house of culture in Cheknagh village of Aparan region
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in the opening of a new house of culture in Cheknagh village of Aragatsotni marz. The event was attended by Constitutional Court President Gagik Harutunyan, Prosecutor General Aghvan Hovsepyan, cabinet members, representatives of international organizations and numerous guests. Felicitating the villagers on this significant event, the head of government expressed hope that the new facility would boost community development. Tigran Sargsyan next... more »
The Prime Minister visits Pantheon on Mher Mkrtchyan’s 80th birth anniversary
Well-known Armenian actor Mher Mkrtchyan would have been 80 today, if alive. Accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Yerevan Pantheon after Komitas to pay homage to the late celebrity of the Armenian theatrical art. The commemorative event was attended by Mher Mkrtchyan’s fans, scholars, artists and actors.