The Prime Minister values much the activation of Armenian-Korean business contacts
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation of representatives of Korean companies and business circles led by President and CEO of KORES Ltd Kim Shin Jong. The delegation comprised representatives of Korea Resources Corporation (KORES), Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), DSME E&R and CORUS. The meeting was attended by the representatives of the Armenian Vallex Group. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister expressed hope that cooperation between... more »
Severe Reprimand to the Minister of Agriculture
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Cabinet met in a planned session at the Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan briefed those present on the findings of the check-ups conducted by the Premier’s Control Service at the Ministry of Agriculture. Two of ministry staff turned out to have failed in the exercise of their duties and will be released them from office. The Minister of Agriculture was inflicted a severe reprimand for... more »
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 »
