The people of Armenia suffered a heavy loss: on January 10, 2010, in his 87th year of life outstanding statesman, public figure and scientist, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, major-general in resignation Fadey Tachati Sargsyan died suddenly. His full-fledged life and activities were closely interrelated with the development of our country, statehood building, strengthening of all spheres of life in Armenia. Fadey Sargsyan was born on September 18, 1923, in... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulatory Remarks on New Year and Christmas
Dear compatriots, Our State faced many challenges and hardships in 2009. We managed to defy most serious economic, financial and social threats amid global crisis. The Government’s large-scale anti-crisis measures mitigated the adverse impact of the global crisis for several thousands of Armenian households. Pensions were raised by 16%, wages – by 11%, with the rise in wages recorded in both the public and private sectors. Thousands of new jobs were made available... more »
The Prime Minister awarded
Russian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Vyacheslav Kovalenko awarded RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan on the 200th anniversary of formation of Russia’s Seaborne and Inland Communication Department. The Prime Minister said to be highly appreciative of the Order conferred upon by co-chairman of Russian-Armenian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, RF Minister of Transport Igor Levitin.
A session of RA government’s charitable project coordination commission took place, chaired by commission head Simon Ter-Simonyan. The commission has discussed 14 charitable programs, including the following projects as implemented by: Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, referred to as: Capital repair of the right-wing block of Artsni village secondary school of Lori marz Construction of a municipal center in Aknakhpyur village of Tavush marz Irrigation system study programs... more »
FY 2009 Results Summed Up by the Head of Government
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with mass media representatives in the government’s press center to sum up economic performance for 2009. Tigran Sargsyan: It will take some time before we can draw up more accurate estimates of 2009, take a retrospective glance at the challenges faced up during the year and trace back those basic processes which led to the current situation. Of course, we will be more objective in our findings after a while. It seems... more »
Prime Minister’s Awards to Power Engineers
On completion of Iran-Armenia gas pipeline construction and on power engineers’ professional holiday, a number of Armenian power engineers have been presented with the premier’s commemorative medals and letters of appreciation. During a ceremonious event, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan handed in the awards. Speaking about the reform and the accomplishments of the energy sector, the head of government stated in part: “This event has brought together outstanding... more »
Premier’s Congratulations to National Security Service Staff
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in a celebratory event dedicated to the Day of National Security Service Staff. Tigran Sargsyan handed over the shoulder-straps of colonel-general to Director of National Security Service Gorik Hakobyan and those of lieutenant-general – to NSC deputy directors Romik Harutunyan and Felix Tsolakyan who were granted these military ranks yesterday under a presidential decree. The Prime Minister also handed in high State awards to a number of... more »
Anti-corruption Council Meeting at the Office of Government
Republic of Armenia Anti-corruption Council met at the Office of Government, presided at by council chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The council took note of member reports on the anti-corruption strategy and action plan for 2009-2012. The meeting further decided that in accordance with paragraph 5 of government decree No N1272-N of October 8, 2009 on approval of the 2009-2012 anti-corruption strategy and action plan, findings on the activities carried out in 2009 will have to... more »
MCA-Armenia Governing Council Meeting
The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met at the Office of Government, presided at by GC Chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The first agenda item related to the concept note on national irrigation and drainage policy. The previous meeting decided that the concept had to be finalized by the agencies and organizations concerned. The outcome was reported back by MCA-Armenia SNCO Executive Director General Ara Hovsepyan who detailed the changes brought to... more »
Housewarming in Armavir
As part of his working visit to Armavir marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in the ceremonious opening of a residential building for servicemen engaged by RA Ministry of Defense in Armavir town. Nearly 250 million drams were allocated from the State budget for construction activities which started last year. Strong with 16 flats, the new-built block of flats was blessed by Primate of Armavir Diocese, Bishop Zion Adamyan. During the housewarming event, the Prime Minister shared... more »
