EBRD involvement appreciated in Armenia
In Armenia on a single-day working visit, the EBRD president Thomas Mirrow-led delegation was received by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister said to be confident that the visit will boost bilateral cooperation through enhanced efficiency. The head of government noted that the Bank’s vision of anti-crisis action will be useful to Armenia. Appreciative of the warm welcome, the President of the EBRD presented the Bank’s view of post-crisis... more »
Proper organization of the irrigation campaign
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Cabinet met in a planned session at the Office of Government. With a view to filling the financial gap faced by irrigation and water user entities in 2010, the government has decided to allocate AMD 583,700.0 thousand dram from its reserve fund to RA Territorial Administration Ministry’s State Water Management Committee. The Prime Minister stressed the need for proper organization of this year’s irrigation campaign and urged the... more »
The Prime Minister introduced two newly appointed ministers
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan today introduced to respective ministry staffs two newly appointed ministers - Minister of Transport and Communications Manuk Vardanyan and Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan. Concerning their appointment the Prime Minister noted: “We are getting used to working under a coalition format in the political reality. Political parties within the government nominate their representatives to ministerial posts in an effort to realize their policy... more »
Premier’s working visit to Shirak marz
On a working visit to Shirak marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at Berdashen village where “Lake Arpi” national park is being developed. The Minister of Nature Protection and other key officials concerned briefed the head of government on the project referred to as “Creaton of “Lake Arpi” national park in Javakhk (Ashotsk) region of Armenia.” Then the Prime Minister traveled to Zorakert village community to attend the third session of the... more »
Israeli ambassador’s diplomatic mission nearing completion
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing ambassador of the State of Israel to the Republic of Armenia Shemi Tzour. Greeting the guest, Tigran Sargsyan thanked him for the work done during his tenure of office. The head of government emphasized the huge potential inherent in bilateral relationship. Tigran Sargsyan assured of Armenia’s interest in deepening and expanding the existing ties of cooperation. Both sides emphasized the need for exchange of know-how and... more »
Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO Governing Council’s Meeting at the Office of Government
The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met today in the Office of Government, presided at by GC chair, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. As part of agenda item 1, the council has discussed a package of application for the 15th disbursement, subject to MCC approval. Under the mentioned request, the MCA-Armenia expects to be allocated USD 18.966.425 for the next quarter (April-June, 2010). The bulk of this amount will be used to make contractual settlements under... more »
Joint Briefing of Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Republic of Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan – Good afternoon, dear colleagues. This visit of Poland’s Prime Minister is a twofold pleasure for us because, on the one hand, we discuss economic cooperation and, on the other hand, we reaffirm the deeply-rooted traditional ties of friendship between Armenia and Poland. It may create a favorable environment for the furtherance of bilateral relationship. Signed by the two deputy ministers, the economic cooperation agreement will promote mutual... more »
An economic cooperation agreement signed between the governments of Armenia and Poland
A Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk-led delegation has arrived in Armenia on a single-day working visit. RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed the delegation to the Office of Government where he had private talks with Donald Tusk, followed with a meeting of extended format. In his opening remarks, Tigran Sargsyan greeted the guests stating in part: “I am confident that the arrangements made will help shape a new framework of cooperation. The agreement tabled for signing... more »
Control over the medium-term expenditure program
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Cabinet met in a planned session at the Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister addressed the cabinet members in attendance: “I am today assigning the following task to all the ministers: each of you must take control of the medium-term expenditure program so that it can be collated with the President’s electoral program. As efforts are underway due to be completed this June, all the ministers... more »
Unified data bank improvement is a must
The Business Support Council met at the Office of Government, chaired by council chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, council secretary Robert Harutunyan reported back progress in implementation of the assignments given at the two preceding meetings. Then the meeting looked into the dispute opposing Didas International Ltd and the State Revenue Committee by the Government and decided that another discussion should be held involving the stakeholders. Next the... more »
