Meeting with IMF representatives
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing IMF Resident Representative in Armenia Nienke Oomes, accompanied by her successor in this post Guillermo Tolosa who used to serve on the IMF Strategy, Policy and Research Department Emerging Markets Unit before this appointment. Highly appreciative of those tenure-long efficacious efforts made by Ms. Nienke Oomes in our country, Tigran Sargsyan outlined the range of threats caused by the global financial and economic crisis. The... more »
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia received the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by UAE State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister made a point of developing multifaceted relationship with the United Arab Emirates and noted that the bilateral cooperation has already yielded tangible results in the spheres of mining industry and real estate development. Thanking the Prime Minister for his kind remarks, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash went on to express... more »
Condolences to the Prime Minister and the people of the Russian Federation
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a message of condolences to RF Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on the tragedy that took place in Perm. The cable reads in part: “On behalf of the Government and the people of Armenia, I extend sincere condolences on the tragedy that took place in Perm on December 5. We join the people of Russia and mourn the tragic killing of more than one hundred people. Please give my sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the victims.”... more »
Homage paid to the victims of the 1988 earthquake
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to the earthquake-hit regions of Armenia to pay homage to the innocent victims of the 1988 earthquake. Tigran Sargsyan participated in a candle-lighting ceremony at St. Harutyun Church of Spitak town. The Prime Minister and those in attendance laid a wreath at the memorial to the victims of the devastating earthquake of 1988. Then the head of government left for Vanadzor and called at the Holy Virgin Church. The visitors laid a wreath at the... more »
The Millenium Challenge Account Governing Council has met
The Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO Governing Council met, presided at by council chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council reviewed Armenia’s national irrigation and drainage policy concept. A keynote speaker was MCA-Armenia SNCO Executive Director Ara Hovsepyan. Following an in-depth discussion of the issue, the Prime Minister instructed the stakeholders to hold another such discussion with corresponding agencies and organizations and come up with proposals... more »
A strategic program will developed to preserve Karmir Blur and give it attractiveness
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the ancient site of Karmir Blur to get a first-hand view of those problems associated with the maintenance and preservation of the monument. Earlier this year, the government’s control service established that 40 hectares of the territory was covered by construction waste, while 1.5 hectares were occupied by the nearest graveyard. Erebuni historical-archeological museum director Dr Gagik Gurdjian briefed the Prime Minister on the problems... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Georgian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Gregory Tabatadze. Congratulating the Ambassador on the start-up of his diplomatic mission in our country, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that he will bring about further progress in the Armenian-Georgian relationship during his tenure of office. Tigran Sargsyan highlighted the need for expanding economic cooperation by stressing that bilateral trade... more »
“We are intent on both resorting to stricter control over manufacturing processes and strengthening preventive action against mismanagement,” stated the Prime Minister of Armenia
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Original Distillery Company Ltd to assess the compliance with Premier’s recommendations aimed at enhancing efficiency in importer-distributor activities, as well as supporting domestic producers. Answering journalists’ questions, the Prime Minister said in particular: “I am glad to state that the last February meeting with the importers has brought about a good result. This enterprise was just launched 4 months ago in response to... more »
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Republic of Poland National Defense Minister Bogdan Klich. Greeting the delegation, the Prime Minister said to be hopeful that “the visit will help strengthen bilateral relations, especially in the strategic field of military cooperation.” Tigran Sargsyan expressed his appreciation of the Polish Seim’s passing a resolution on Armenian Genocide recognition. Bogdan Klich conveyed warm... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Armenia Kumar Malhothra. Congratulating the Ambassador on the start-up of his diplomatic mission in our country, the Prime Minister expressed hope that Mr. Malhotra’s activity will help strengthen the relations of friendship between our two countries. The head of the Armenian government said in particular: “We appreciate the... more »
