The Prime Minister appreciated the restoration of St Sargis festivities
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the ceremony of rewarding the winners of the competition devoted to St Sargis holiday which was held at the residence of Ararat of Patriarchal diocese. Chaired by Deputy Vicar of Ararat of Patriarchal Diocese Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan, the ceremony was attended by members of the board of Armenian Painter’s Union of the world. Tigran Sargsyan handed in certificates of honor to the winners of the exhibition - competition of creative youth.... more »
Cooperation agenda discussed with World Bank representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the World Bank Mission on Development Policy Lending Program, led by program coordinator Pedro Rodriguez and head of the World Bank Yerevan office Aristomene Varudakis. A set of issues of mutual interest were discussed to expand cooperation and implement joint action.
Pensions and benefits raised by the Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, an out-session of government was held today in Artashat town, the Ararat marz regional center. The session began with marz governor Vardkes Hovakimyan’s report on the social and economic situation of Ararat marz in 2009. He presented the problems encountered in the marz. The Government took notice of the report. The Cabinet has approved the 2011-2014 program of social and economic development of Ararat marz. Up to 16.6 % of GDP,... more »
The IFC to back reform
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by IFC Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe Snezhana Stoikovich. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister expressed high opinion of Corporation’s commitment to investment programs in Armenia. This meeting was said to be a good opportunity for tracing back progress and planning new programs. Both sides stressed the need for new initiatives toward overcoming the consequences of the global crisis. The... more »
New head of UN office in Armenia welcomed by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Dafina Gercheva. The Prime Minister congratulated Ms. Gercheva on appointment and thanked in advance for her mission of high responsibility. Tigran Sargsyan expressed our country’s appreciation of UN-Armenia cooperation focusing on the need of ensuring continuity in joint programs. Providing for balanced territorial development and enhanced governance efficiency to combat corruption risks,... more »
Genocide 95th anniversary preparation Commission called its first session
Today the State commission on genocide 95th anniversary preparations met in its first session, chaired by commission head, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister stated in part: “You may be aware that we have decided to make due preparations for the 95th anniversary of the Genocide. Work is underway since last year as the ministries and public agencies formulated proposals to that effect while planning their activities for the year 2010. The... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Vardan Marashlyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia.
Government commission on coordination of relief programs met at the Office of Government, chaired by head of commission Simon Ter-Simonyan. The meeting discussed and approved 10 programs, among which: The following Hayastan all-Armenian fund-sponsored programs: “Capital repair of maternity and surgical wards of Abovian Maternity Home SJSC of Kotayk marz,” “Installation of window frames at Special School N.1 of Artik town of Shirak marz,” “Bathroom repairs... more »
Agricultural cooperation high on the Premier’s agenda
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Armavir marz to get acquainted with the activities of agricultural cooperatives. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chair of Public Council Vazgen Manukyan, Minister of Agriculture Gerasim Alaverdyan and other stakeholders. The Premier first called at Lukashin village. Tigran Sargsyan was briefed on the problems faced by the farmers the bulk of which had a legal and financial bias. The head of government answered the questions asked by... more »
The Slovak Foreign Minister received by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan in anticipation of the first Armenian-Slovakian business forum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Laichak. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that the current level of bilateral cooperation provides favorable preconditions for its deepening. Thanking Tigran Sargsyan for reception, the Slovak Foreign Minister said to be accompanied by numerous businessmen and investors who will study investment opportunities in Armenia. The parties touched upon... more »
