RA National Competitiveness Fund (NCF) Board of Trustees met on August 1 and 2, presided at by Board chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting reviewed the new program package, defined activity areas, discussed educational initiatives etc. Four activity areas have been identified: tourism, health care, education and attending sub-areas. A package of program proposals was identified for each area. The Fund will concentrate on 4 geographic itineraries in the field of... more »
The RA government commission on coordination of relief programs met, chaired by head of commission Simon Ter-Simonyan. 14 projects have been discussed and approved, including Hayastan All-Armenian Fund-implemented “Water supply system upgrade in Apaven village of Lori marz,” “Reconstruction of the second floor of the Holy Virgin Medical Center’s obstetrics ward,” “Sanitary unit repairs for the Olympic School of Wrestling and secondary school N.57 in... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received International Financial Corporation (IFC) Vice-president Jurki Koskelo. Welcoming the Corporation’s upcoming involvement in Armenia, the head of government expressed confidence that the projected programs of cooperation will be a success. The OFC is going to invest into Armenia’s mortgage market and intends to cooperate with the Government in the real sector, inclusive of hydropower engineering and renewable energy, as well as in the... more »
The IT Development Support Council (ITDSC) met, presided at by council chair, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The council reviewed the status of those assignments given at the previous meeting as reported by RA Minister of Economy Nerces Yeritzyan and working group supervisors. The meeting discussed ways for facilitating the process of business registration by newly established IT companies. In this connection, the “one stop shop” scheme was said to be in need of... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a breakfast-meeting with President of the Republic of Serbia Boris Tadich at the venue of his residence in Yerevan. A bilateral relationship-related agenda has been discussed. Speaking about the need for strengthening government-to-government ties, the parties stressed the importance of direct contacts between decision-makers and business circles. Agriculture and the farm produce processing sector were said to be among the most prospective areas for... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Brazilian ambassador to Armenia Marcela Maria Nikodemos. Congratulating the Ambassador on the start-up of her diplomatic mission in our country, Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that during her tenure Madame the Ambassador would contribute to the development of Armenian-Brazilian relationship. Thanking the Prime Minister for a warm welcome, the Brazilian diplomat said to be prepared to back any program proposed on the part of... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Italian ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scapini. Congratulating the Ambassador on the start-up of his diplomatic mission in our country, Tigran Sargsyan said to be confident that in his new capacity Mr. Scapini will bring about further progress in Armenian-Italian relations. The Prime Minister assured of Armenia’s appreciation of its centuries-old friendship with Italy, highlighting the development potential available in the... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss an agenda relating to road traffic management, traffic police capacity building and road accident prevention measures. The meeting reviewed and approved the national strategy and a five-year action plan for road traffic safety in the Republic of Armenia and in Yerevan city. The Prime Minister emphasized the role of all stakeholders in the enforcement of proper road traffic standards nationwide and stressed the need for... more »
Today Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan received UN Resident Coordinator/UNDP Resident Representative (UN RC/UNDP RR) in Armenia Consuelo Vidal. Heads of UN Agencies and Programmes in Armenia were also present at the meeting. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, on behalf of the Government of Armenia, and Consuelo Vidal, on behalf of the United Nations, signed a programme of cooperation, which presents the strategic directions of the UN activities in Armenia during the upcoming 6... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Vice-president of the Asian Bank for Development Jiao Xiau. Greeting the guest, the head of the Armenian government expressed satisfaction at the pace of the ever strengthening bilateral collaboration. Several ADB-supported programs are being implemented in Armenia, including rural road rehabilitation, water supply and water drainage system restoration projects, programs aimed at mitigating the impact the global crisis.... more »
