The RA government commission on coordination of relief programs met today at the Office of Government, chaired by commission head Simon Ter-Simonyan. The meeting discussed and approved 5 programs, among which: The National Anti-tuberculosis Program Intensification Project as carried out by the PCU of “Expansion of drug-sustainable tuberculosis management in Armenia” grant program. The project seeks to ensure nationwide access to the diagnostics and treatment of... more »
For Reference of RA Government-Accredited Journalists
RA Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan will give a press conference at the Press Center of RA Government on January 22, 2010, at 10:00 AM.
By RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, David Muradyan was relieved of the office of RA Deputy Minister of Culture in accordance with his application.
Hearings of Ministerial Reports Kicked off at Government
Hearings of ministerial reports for 2009 have started at the Office of Government. In the first half of the day, reports were delivered by the ministers of Education and Science, Finance, Economy, Nature Protection. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan reminded those present that the texts of reports shall be published and available at the official websites of ministries. Before proceeding to the hearings, the Prime Minister stated in part: “You may remember my directive concerning... more »
Reports for 2009 due from January 20
Starting from January 20, 2010, RA ministers and heads of government agencies will be submitting per-agency performance reports for the year 2009 in the Office of Government. As directed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the reports will cover the activities and the results, as well as the shortfalls and their causes revealed in the period under review, including concerning those actions specified in the appendices to RA governments decrees numbered 40-N of January 15, 2009 and 1523-N... more »
The EU Advisory Group in the Government
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed the Advisory Group of the European Union, led by head of EU delegation in Armenia, Ambassador Raul Lutzenberger. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister appreciated these already traditional meetings with the Advisory Group meant to allow the two sides to sum up what has been done and outline further action. Down to the meeting agenda, the parties have touched upon the government’s anti-corruption policy, tax and customs reforms with a... more »
Homage Paid to Those Killed in Baku and Sumgayit
On the 20th anniversary of mass killings organized in Baku, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the memorial complex of Tsitsernakaberd to pay homage to the victims of these acts of crime. The Prime Minister and those in attendance laid a wreath at the monument serving to keep alive the memory of innocent victims. They observed a minute of silence before the stele dedicated to the victims and honored the funeral service. “This is a day of commemoration, meditation and warning... more »
For Reference of Journalists Accredited with RA Government
The following events are on the Government’s agenda for January 20, 2010 11:00 – 14:00 Delivery of yearend performance reports by RA ministries of Finance, Economy, Nature Protection, Education and Science, Diaspora 14:30 – 17:00 Delivery of yearend performance reports by RA ministries of Agriculture, Labor and Social Affairs, Sport and Youth Affairs, Transport and Communication, Urban Development, Foreign Affairs. All accredited journalists are invited for the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan’s congratulations to “RA Prime Minister Cup” participants and winners
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan was in attendance of RA Prime Minister Cup’s final game in the framework of “Brain Ring” intellectual marathon, contested by the teams of connoisseurs of government agencies. The finance ministry team won the contest, closely followed by those representing the ministries of economy, agriculture and State property management department by the government respectively. In his congratulatory remarks, the Prime Minister said in particular:... more »
Reforms under public control
The Cabinet called its first session of 2010, chaired by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before the agenda was approved, the Prime Minister addressed those in attendance: “We have a well-established program of action and a clear-cut list of per-agency priorities as we usher in 2010. In a few days, we will be discussing the annual reports of ministries. I would like to set forth two important tasks for the year 2010. Firstly, all the ministers shall submit to the public at least 3... more »
