If signed, the association agreement may promote economic ties
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Michael Spindeleger. Pleased with the current status of political dialog between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Austria, the Prime Minister of Armenia stressed the need for boosting economic interaction between the two countries. Michael Spindeleger assured of his country’s keen interest in the buildup of economic cooperation with the States of South Caucasus.... more »
Public sector modernization is a priority
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a World Bank delegation led by director of regional department for European and Central Asian economic policy Luca Barbone. In attendance was World Bank Armenia Office head Aristomene Varudakis. The delegation is in Armenia to attend a World Bank-hosted forum on migration and money transfers. To begin with, Tigran Sargsyan thanked Mr. Varudakis for his 3-year-long efforts at the post of head of the World Bank Armenia Office. The parties... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s statement at the Government session held in Gegharkunik marz center Gavar town
The first section of marz problem-related agenda is being completed, and I wish to brief you now on the findings of our latest public opinion poll. You may be aware that similar surveys are conducted every time we visit a marz as we are eager to learn of the population’s concerns and their vision of the problems faced in the region. It is not a secret that Gegharkunik marz has lower welfare indicators as compared to other marzes of our Republic, with poverty standing high on the... more »
Visible progress in Gegharkunik marz
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in an out-session held in Gegharkunik marz regional center Gavar town. Gegharkunik marz governor Nver Poghosyan reported on the social and economic situation in the region for 2009 and the first half of 2010. He noted that economy was stabilized and developed, the GDP went up, living standards bettered, farming and healthcare services improved, road and school building activities and community life thrived in the period under... more »
The Prime Minister congratulates and rewards Rafael Shahbazyan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated well-known Armenian statesman and political figure Rafael Shahbazyan on his 80th birth anniversary. During a phone conversation, the head of government highlighted Rafael Shahbazyan’s valuable contribution to Armenia’s industrial revival by noting that his life story should be an example for many Armenians. By Prime Minister’s decision, Rafael Shahbazyan was awarded RA Prime Minister’s commemorative medal for... more »
Armenia-Argentine economic cooperation is gaining a momentum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Argentine to the Republic of Armenia Miguel Angel Cuneo. Greeting the Ambassador, the Prime Minister said to be pleased with the current status of bilateral cooperation. Tigran Sargsyan congratulated the friendly people of Argentine on 200th anniversary of Independence. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, the Ambassador said the opening of his country’s embassy in... more »
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of the Armenian-Iranian business forum held in Yerevan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of Iranian businessmen who are in Yerevan to attend the Armenian-Iranian business forum. The meeting was attended by IRI ambassador to Armenia Seyed Ali Saghayia and honorary chairman of Armenia-Iran trade and industry chamber Levon Aharonyan. Appreciative of the current level of bilateral political ties, the Prime Minister stressed the need for furthering economic interaction and making a better use of the existing potential.... more »
Candle center project was discussed
The Candle Project Coordinating Council met today at the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. A third-generation 3-GEV synchrotron source of light will be launched in Armenia under the Candle project to support advanced research in fundamental science, serve as a base of expertise and provide for a qualitatively new level of international cooperation. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stressed that the Government has made a political decision to... more »
Progress in implementation of 2009-2011 EU-Armenia action plan under the European Neighborhood Policy was discussed
Today the EU-Armenia cooperation coordination commission met at the Office of Government, chaired by commission head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting discussed progress in implementation of 2009-2011 EU-Armenia European Neighborhood Policy action plan. Achievements and failures were reported to the Prime Minister by the heads of public agencies. Summing up the discussion, the Prime Minister stressed that some of the actions needed reconsidering and redrafting. In... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s congratulations on medical workers’ professional holiday
Dear doctors and medical workers, Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your professional holiday. The medical profession has traditionally been respected by society. For many you are the embodiment of a person ready to struggle for the health of other people. In line with your oath, you are striving to protect our citizens’ health and improve their living standards. Our newest history bears witness to numerous cases of medical workers’ selfless work as... more »
