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 »
Affordable Housing for Youth program implementation criteria to be revised
Today the national youth policy council by the Prime Minister met in an enlarged sitting, chaired by council head, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan The meeting discussed and approved the working program and the rules of procedure of council activities for 2010, as well as the question of setting up a corresponding task force for realization of the program of activities. Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Arsen Karamyan reported that a task force has been established to develop... more »
Lake Sevan water level-related problems discussed at Government
Today a consultative meeting was today held at the Office of Government, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutunyan presented the dynamics water level increase in Lake Sevan for the years 2002-2010 stating a yearly average rise of 0.36 He reported that the timetable submitted on the part of the Commission on Lake Sevan Problems by RA President provides that during 23 years - from 2009 to 2031 - water level in Sevan will have to be increased... more »
