Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Gunnar Wigand
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Gunnar Wigand, Director for Eastern European, South Caucasian and Central Asian Affairs of EC General Department for External Relations. In attendance was Head of EU delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Raul de Lutzenberger. From the perspective of ongoing reforms, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of the startup of talks on the association agreement to be signed between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union. Details of Eastern... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan hosted in the summer campus of “Miasin” youth movement
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Gegarkunik marz where “Miasin” youth movement is holding its annual gathering. The Prime Minister toured the Miasin – 2010 summer campus, inclusive of its computer center to get acquainted with the activities of this youth movement. Tigran Sargsyan was introduced to the business projects developed by movement activists and was suggested establishing a young businessmen support foundation. Addressing the gathering, the... more »
Agreement signed between Armenia’s National Olympic Committee and the Russian Olympic Committee
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today a delegation led by RF Government Vice President Alexander Zhukov. Welcoming the guests, Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that the delegation’s visit will enable to discuss a broad range of issues of mutual interest. Alexander Zhukov pointed to the need for fostering a multifaceted cooperation, including in sport. As Chairman of Russia’s Olympic Committee, he noted the importance of developing the interaction between the two... more »
Spanish businessmen hosted in the Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of Spanish businessmen led by president of “Torreal” investment company Juan Abello. Welcoming the guests, the head of government said to be hopeful that this visit of such an important delegation may give a strong boost to the development of bilateral trade and economic relationship. The Prime Minister briefed the guests on Armenia’s current economic status and investment opportunities. The outlook of... more »
Students of “Luys” foundation welcomed to the Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received students of “Luys” foundation. They are in Armenia to take part in the “Let Us Develop Armenia” program. The students are scheduled to visit Gyumri, Jermuk, Tsakhkunk community of Sevan region and Vank community in Artsakh. They will try to draw upon their learning and personal experience to devise development scenarios and programs for Armenia. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Luys... more »
All-round support for farming expansion
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received International Foundation of Agricultural Development (IFAD) Armenia Program Coordinator Henning Pedersen. In its capacity of a specialized UN agency, the IFAD promotes poverty reduction in rural areas worldwide. Henning Pedersen presented the IFAD program of rural capacity building and the timetable for program approval. The program has two main components: Fruit and Nuts Production Support and Rural Infrastructures. The first component is meant to... more »
The draft law discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss RA draft law on refuse collection and sanitation. Public-private sector collaboration toward the management of hard waste materials in Yerevan city was discussed in particular. The international experts in attendance offered their views and recommendations concerning the organization of refuse collection and sanitation activities in the capital city. They presented their vision of Nubarashen refuse dump construction... more »
Expanding of economic cooperation discussed with the Ambassador of China
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Chinese ambassador to Armenia Tian Chanchun. Welcoming the foreign diplomat, the head of government said to be pleased with the dynamics of bilateral relations. In this context, he highlighted Armenia’s participation in the Shangai Expo – 2010 and the commissioning of “Shansi-Nairit” Chinese-Armenian chloroprene rubber producing joint venture. Tigran Sargsyan said he would be visiting China this September as part of... more »
AMD 1.4bn for road improvement activities
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government. The Government redistributed the 2010 State budget, modified and amended two previous decisions, allocated AMD 1400000.0 thousand to the Ministry of Transport and Communication for the repair of Shinuhair-Halidzor highway stretch and Talin-Dashtadem interstate road section, as well as a number of incomplete road sections from the MCA-Armenia program. Prime Minister Tigran... more »
Inspection reform coordinating council holds its first session
Today the inspection reform coordinating council held its first session at the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The council heard the report on the status inspection reforms which covered those actions carried out during the first six months of 2010. A draft text of the law on State control has been examined. The Prime Minister told council members to submit their proposals and recommendations in writing to the inspection reform task... more »
