Unauthorized construction must be ruled out
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Cabinet met in a planned session at the Office of Government. The Government approved the concept of combating unauthorized construction and the 2010 program of tourism development in the Republic of Armenia, the feasibility study, cost estimate and timetable for topographical and cadastral survey and mapping work on a scale of 1:1000 for Lake Sevan shoreline up to the mark of 1905 m altitude, Vayots Dzor marz area survey and mapping plan... more »
Transparency, publicity and greatest possible involvement of youth
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the National Youth Policy Council by the Prime Minister held its first sitting of 2010 in the Office of Government. Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Arsen Karamyan took the floor to report on the achievements and shortfalls recorded in the period under review. He advised that the presentation of a new transparency-based system for live online selection of grant applications from non-governmental organizations will be held this... more »
IMF delegation welcomed by the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received an IMF delegation led by head of the IMF Armenia Office Mark Lewis. Greeting the guests, Tigran Sargsyan briefed them on Armenia’s current economic status and development prospects. Discussed were issues of mutual interest, including possibilities for the furtherance of bilateral ties.
New program to promote Armenian – Iranian cultural cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received IRI Presidential Adviser, Chairman of Iranian Organization of Culture and Islamic Ties Mehdi Mostafavi. Greeting the guest, Tigran Sargsyan highly valued the furtherance of cultural ties between Armenia and Iran by stressing that culture and spirituality are the key to many problems in the modern world. The head of government noted the importance of reciprocated official contacts between high-ranking officials, including the recent 9th session... more »
Ararat prize for great attention to the development of Armenian culture and science
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Vahan Tekeyan annual award giving ceremony was held today in the conference hall of Tekeyan Cultural Associaton. The Prime Minister was awarded “Ararat” diamond prize for great attention and support to the development of Armenian culture and science. “Lorva dzor” union of fellow countrymen conferred upon Tigran Sargsyan the title of Follower of Catholicos Hovnan Odznetsi the Philosopher. In his vote of thanks, Tigran... more »
The Prime Minister laid flowers in the Pantheon on Vahan Terian’s birth anniversary
On Vahan Terian’s 125th birth anniversary, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan laid a wreath at the great poet’s memorial in the Pantheon after Komitas of Yerevan. Said commemorative event just marks the start-up of a long series of jubilee action organized by the government’s jubilee commission on Vahan Terian’s 125th birth anniversary. The Prime Minister chairs this commission which consists of scholars and top-ranking officials. The planned jubilee events feature... more »
Expanded cooperation between Armenia and Russia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today First Vice-President of RF Government Igor Shuvalov. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister appreciated Mr. Shuvalov’s visit to Armenia from the perspective of strengthened bilateral ties and expressed confidence that it would help extend the scope of interaction. Tigran Sargsyan said to be pleased with the current level of Armenia-Russia relations in both bilateral and multilateral formats. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception,... more »
Postal service quality due to improve
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Cabinet met in a planned session at the Office of Government. Two decisions have been passed to amend a standing government decree and to streamline forensic expertise-related services under the state order to be filed by the Office of Prosecutor General in 2010. The addendum stipulates that in 2010 the Office of Prosecutor General shall obtain services for 5 635 activities in 28 types of expertise to the total cost of AMD 161836.3 thousand,... more »
PRC Ambassador to Armenia Xon Juin’s diplomatic mission nearing completion
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Armenia Xon Juin to bid farewell on the end of his diplomatic mission in our country. The Prime Minister and the Ambassador availed themselves of this opportunity to look back at joint efforts and outline prospects. The Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that the relations between the two governments are developing dynamically and assured of Armenia’s willingness to further strengthen friendly ties and... more »
The Prime Minister took part in festive events
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended an exposition at the headquarters of the Armenian Painters’ Union which was dedicated to the feast of Saint Sarkis. After viewing the exhibits, the head of government talked to the authors and answered topical questions asked by journalists. Later Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala concert in the Park of Loving Couples.
