RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Armenia Charles Lonsdale and Head of DFID Europe and Asia Department Paul Hace. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation with the government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Prime Minister said that our country has benefited very much from the programs carried out jointly with the DFID... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan's Message on Banker's Day and 15th Anniversary of Issue of Armenian Dram
Allow me to extend my congratulations on Banker's Day and on the 15th anniversary of the issue of Armenian dram. This day is the best opportunity for us to retrospect and summarize the achievements of the ever developing financial sector and banking system in Armenia. As short as it is, the path covered by Armenia's banking system was quite eventful. The formation of the banks and the national currency issue in the newly independent country were part of a nationwide will to build a new... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by head of the World Bank Armenia office Aristomene Varudakis. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister noted that the delegation's visit comes at the right moment as today Armenia badly needs to be supported by international financial structures, including World Bank and the IMF. He underscored that due to their support, our country was able to withstand the first tide of the global crisis. And now as the situation calls for... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by IMF Deputy Managing Director Murillo Portugal. The IMF Deputy Managing Director is in Armenia to attend the celebrations of the 15th anniversary of Armenia's national currency. At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Portugal mentioned that the jubilee itself testifies that the government of Armenia has so far succeeded in its monetary policy. During the meeting, the parties discussed the global crisis development scenarios and... more »
At the Office of Government, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with over 50 young people representing "Miasin" movement. In line with a previous arrangement, the head of the government was presented with the movement's program on fighting corruption in education, supposed to assist the Cabinet with its anti-corruption endeavors. Appreciative of the movement's focus, the Prime Minister prioritized the youth's commitment to shaping an atmosphere of intolerance against such adverse social... more »
The Business Support Council met, presided at by council head, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.. The Council discussed questions concerning the necessity and principles of formation of thematic working groups by the BSC, the improvement and development of the business and investment environment of Armenia, the proposals concerning the program, the action plan and the timetable under the tax administration strategy for the period 2008-2011, as well as real sector financing issues and... more »
Today RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Grigor Lusavorich Medical Center in Yerevan to call on Edik Baghdasaryan, President of the Association of Investigating Journalists and editor-in-chief of "Hetk" website, who was hospitalized yesterday following a violent attack. The Prime Minister inquired into the journalist's health status and answered the questions of those journalists who had come to see their colleague at hospital. Tigran Sargsyan expressed confidence that the... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by President of the Asian Development Bank Haruhiko Kuroda. By noting that this is his first ever trip to Armenia, the ADB President disclosed the two chief goals behind his visit: discussing areas for future cooperation and attending the Bank's Yerevan office inauguration ceremony. Haruhiko Kuroda spoke in praise of Armenia's economic status considering its growth rate, moderate inflation and the government's careful... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received World Bank Yerevan office representatives, led by head of office Aristomene Varudakis. The Prime Minister advised that the FY 2009 State budget law is out, the National Assembly has been presented with the government action plan for counteracting the global financial crisis, which prompts for comprehensive action. As assured by Tigran Sargsyan, this approach was highlighted by World Bank experts during his recent contacts in Washington. In the... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation headed by Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs Madame Kinga Gyoncz. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister conveyed Armenia's continued interested in expanding and deepening relations with Hungary in various spheres. Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that this visit will boost bilateral ties. According to the head of RA government, Hungary has been among Armenia
