RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss agricultural problems. In attendance was the Minister of Territorial Administration, the Minister of Agriculture and marz governors. First of all, the Prime Minister stressed the need for succeeding in this spring sowing campaign. Emphasizing that agriculture is a key sector in Armenia’s economy which is given a special focus due to the global financial and economic crisis, Tigran Sargsyan said that any effort... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulations Message on 50th Birthday Anniversary of His Eminence Sepuh Chuljyan, Primate of Gugaratz Diocese
Eminence, Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your 50th birthday anniversary. In office as primate of Gugaratz Diocese for over a decade, you have fully dedicated yourself to the cause of managing the spiritual and religious life of your diocese. Upholding the best traditions inherent in the attendants of the Armenian Church, you continue giving up all tour time and energy to Christian education-oriented and welfare-aimed undertakings on a daily basis. Spirituality and... more »
On March 21 and 22, Armenia’s National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees met in Tsakhkadzor, presided at by Council chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting discussed a broad range of issues concerning the implementation of anti-crisis and investment-related actions covering e-government, the Masters’ District construction in Spitak town, the engineering of a monastic complex in Tatev, educational projects etc. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan noted that... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received UNICEF representative in Armenia Leili Moshibi-Jilani. The Prime Minister expressed high appreciation of UNICEF’s more than 15-year-long activities in Armenia which are aimed at protecting children’s rights and improving health and living standards for them. Tigran Sargsyan noted that bilateral cooperation has some specificity amidst the ongoing global financial and economic downturn and went on to stress that the Government has... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Perch Sedrakyan, President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU). The Prime Minister said to be encouraged by the performance of those arrangements reached at the previous meeting with Mr. Sedrakyan. The head of government thanked the AGBU and Mr. Sedrakyan in person for all the projects carried out in Motherland. According to Tigran Sargsyan, this seems to be especially important today as it helps increase Armenia’s immunity in... more »
A session of RA government’s charitable project coordination commission took place, chaired by commission head Simon Ter-Simonyan. One project has been discussed and approved. The goal of the project to be implemented by the Anushavan Abrahamyan educational foundation in 2009-2014 is to repair roofing, heating systems, sanitary units, as well as to repair and equip training studios for a number of educational institutions in 10 different marzes of Armenia. The project likewise... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the securities-placement ceremony for Artsakh HPP OJSC held at Marriott-Armenia hotel complex. The event was attended by NKR Prime Minister Ara Haroutunyan. The placement of corporate securities is carried out by Armenbrok OJSC. Artsakh HPP OJSC intends to direct the funds so mobilized towards the construction of new HPPs in the NKR. RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said in his speech that the event had a special meaning not only because it... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Haik Aloyan, director general of Geoteam Ltd., registered in the Republic of Armenia as economic entity involved in geological survey and prospecting activities, Brian Levett, regional director of the US-based Newmont Mining Corporation, a company stakeholder and a worldwide leader in the field of gold mining, as well as Head of the World Bank’s International Financial Corporation Armenia office Nerces Karamanukyan. The guests briefed the... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Vanadzor-Khimprom chemical plant. The premier walked round the workshops, familiarized himself with the current status of this formerly leading chemical company and discussed the re-commissioning possibilities. Then, a consultative meeting was held, attended by the RA ministers of agriculture, energy and natural resources, Lori marz governor and the director general of the plant. The meeting discussed re-commissioning possibilities and strategic... more »
By RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Arsen Grigoryan was relieved of the post of RA Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration.