New work methodology meant to boost performance at the Armenian Development Agency
The Board of “Armenian Development Agency” CJSC met at the office of Government, presided by Board Chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Among other agenda items, the meeting has discussed the concept of ADA reform. ADA Director General Robert Harutunyan reported on his agency’s activities for 2009. In the period under review, the agency was said to have designed a number of programs, sought potential investors and conducted talks with them, extended... more »
New prospects for Armenian-Egyptian cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of ARTOK Group, an Egyptian investment company led by company president Shafik Gabri. In greeting the guests, the Prime Minister said to be well aware and highly appreciative of those investment programs carried out by the company. Concerning the prospects for deepening bilateral cooperation and implementing investment programs, the head of government made a point of developing knowledge-based economy supported by techno-parks.... more »
Interstate Bank President welcomed by the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Head of Interstate Bank Igor Suvorov. Igor Suvorov briefed the Premier on the Bank’s activities and strategy, as well as on its Armenia programs. The parties next spoke about the problems, development prospects and refurbishment possibilities for Nairit Plant CJSC. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan expressed readiness to support the Bank in tackling the bottlenecks encountered in Armenia.
The new system of e-government as a pledge for governance transparency and enhanced efficiency
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan introduced today the new system of e-government, in place already and operational in 25 government agencies nationwide. Addressing the gathering, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “First of all, the new system will help enhance efficiency and productivity in government activities providing for transparency and proper control on the part of society which will get access to public governance. On the one... more »
Tigran Sargsyan attended jubilee events
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the jubilee events dedicated to the hundredth birth anniversary of outstanding Armenian chess figure Henrik Gasparyan. The head of government took part in the unveiling of a memorial plaque to Henrik Gasparyan, followed by homage paid to Henrik Gasparyan and 9th world chess champion Tigran Petrosyan. During a gala event dedicated to the hundredth anniversary of Henrik Gasparyan, the Prime Minister stated in part:... more »
Governance system efficiency to be enhanced
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Cabinet met in a planned session at the Office of Government. To begin with, the Prime Minister addressed the key issue of improving the system of governance which was central in the President’s electoral program. “We are set to improve the system of governance, the mechanisms of which are described in all detail in the electoral program of the President of the Republic of Armenia. We are making great efforts which perhaps... more »
The new method of marz governor work evaluation to be improved
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to review marz governors’ performance for 2009. In attendance were members of government and marz governors. Emphasizing the importance of the meeting, Tigran Sargsyan said in particular: “This the first time we have been evaluating marz governors’ performance with the government-approved new methodology of complex assessment. I suggest that we should go through all the indicators and hear the comments of marz... more »
Prime Minister’s Congratulations on Motherland Defender’s Day
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala reception dedicated to Russia’s State holiday – Motherland Defender’s Day. The head of government delivered congratulatory remarks stating in part: “I think that on this occasion we can also congratulate the citizens of Armenia. Our fathers and grandfathers, as well as many of those in attendance have seen service in the Soviet army defending their homeland and tackling common security issues. Shoulder to shoulder,... more »
Discussions of Armenia’s 2010-2020 sustainable agricultural development strategy kicked off
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the draft RA 2010-2020 strategy for sustainable development of agriculture and its implementation action plan. In attendance were experts and members of the Public Council. Before proceeding to the agenda, Tigran Sargsyan said that the draft 2010-2020 sustainable agricultural development strategy is coming under discussion: “Large-scale discussions are going to be held to get the opinion of our best experts and... more »
North-South Project Governing Council met at Government
The North-South Project Governing Council met in the Office of Government, presided at by council chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The agenda comprised project implementation-related issues. In particular, the meeting has discussed questions relating to PIU formation, as well as organizational and transparency-related matters.
