The Government’s anti-crisis program is taking effect
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister addressed the sitting (Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s statement is available under a separate chapter). Down to the agenda, the government decided to relieve Lida Nanyan from the office of Shirak Marz Governor and appoint Ashot Giziryan to this post. Wishing him every success and fruitful work in this responsible post,... more »
The government of Armenia prepared to help strengthen scientific ties between the two countries
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by President of Republic of Belarus National Academy of Sciences Mikhail Miasnikovich. In attendance was President of RA National Academy of Sciences Radik Martirosyan. Greeting the guests, Tigran Sargsyan assured of his government’s readiness to promote scientific ties between the two countries. Mikhail Miasnikovich said to be pleased with the current status of cooperation between Armenian and Belarusian academies. He... more »
From the Operative Staff toward ever-expanding business: the Prime Minister visits “Biokat” company
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited “Biokat” company, the business program of which had been approved by the prime minister-headed Operative Staff. Under the Government’s anti-crisis program, “SME Investment” UCC had been commissioned to prop up the company. As a matter of fact, Biokat was allocated AMD 120mn in loan proceeds with 13% of yearly interest, 36 months’ repayment period 6 of which on preferential terms. The loan has helped refurbish the new... more »
An IMF delegation received by the head of government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received an International Monetary Fund delegation, led by head of the IMF economic mission to Armenia Mark Lewis. The parties have discussed a bilateral cooperation-related agenda, as well as issues of mutual concern.
The Armenian-Czech business forum welcomed by the two prime ministers
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Czech Republic Prime Minister Jan Fisher attended today the closing of the Armenian-Czech business forum. In his address, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “Events like this are instrumental in the deepening, expanding and diversifying the cooperation. Direct contacts between Armenian and Czech businessmen may help expose the potential available in the economic field. We cherish great hopes considering that about a dozen Czech... more »
The head of government received a Czech Republic Prime Minister-led delegation
A delegation headed by Czech Republic Prime Minister Jan Fischer arrived today in Yerevan on a two-day working visit. Welcoming the delegation to the Office of Government, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had private talks with his Czech counterpart which was followed by an extended meeting of the two delegations. In greeting the guests, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “Following our previous meeting, we had enough time to clarify those items discussed in Prague and concretize the... more »
Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer-led delegation due to come to Armenia
On May 17-18, 2010, a Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer-led delegation is coming to Armenia on a two-day working visit. The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic will attend an Armenian-Czech business forum, followed by meetings with RA President Serzh Sargsyan, Catholicos of All Armenians His Holiness Garegin II, National Assembly Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan and Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Jan Fischer is also scheduled to pay a visit to the memorial complex of Tsitsernakaberd and lay a... more »
Joint program implementation prospects discussed with the FAO Director General
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received UN Food and Agriculture Organization Director General Jacques Diouf. Greeting the guest, Tigran Sargsyan highly valued the ongoing effective cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the FAO and went on to stress that Armenia was interested in its furtherance. Down to joint programs ahead, the parties have focused on the production of agricultural inputs (seeds, pesticides), expansion of irrigation and storage capacity, development of... more »
Digital broadcasts to become a reality
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government. The Government has approved the draft law on amendments to the RA law on TV and Radio which comprise some new provisions stemming from the government-approved concept on passage to digital broadcasts. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan made a point of the bill’s having been subject to qualified expert appraisal. Moreover, he emphasized that the experts deemed the reform to be... more »
Top-level statesmen visit Artashat cannery
Accompanied by several MPs, members of government and businessmen, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, National Assembly Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan and Prosperous Armenia Party parliamentary faction head Gagik Tsarukyan attended the opening of a new fruit processing line at Artfood cannery in Artashat town. Tigran Sargsyan and Hovik Abrahamyan looked round the factory premises to get acquainted with the existing capacities and output range. The head of government addressed those present... more »
