Tigran Sargsyan Receives Miroslav Lajcak
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia - Minister of Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajcak. Welcoming the Guest to the Office of Government, the acting Prime Minister said, “Your visit will give a new impetus to bilateral relationship. We are interested in it and are sure that the Armenian-Slovakian relations have great development potential, especially in the economic sector.” Appreciating the current level of political intercourse,... more »
Armenian-Chinese Ties Improvement Discussed
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by PRC Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Gu Chaoxi. “Armenia’s relations with China are of great importance to us. Our country is eager to strengthen and deepen Armenia-China ties,” Tigran Sargsyan said. Conveying warm greetings on behalf of the head of Chinese government, Gu Chaoxi noted, “We are sincerely glad for your achievements. We have gained extensive experience from the friendly... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Sergey Kirienko
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Director General of RF “Rosatom” State Corporation for Atomic Energy Affairs Sergey Kirienko. The parties discussed Armenian-Russian economic cooperation-related issues, including a number of future projects. In this context, a special emphasis was placed on the cooperation in the energy sector, including the efforts toward building a new unit for the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Romanian Minister of Economy Of Armenian Origin Varuzhan Voskanyan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Romanian Minister of Economy of Armenian origin Varuzhan Voskanyan. "We need to use our friendly ties in order to deepen and expand cooperation between the two countries, especially in the sphere of economy. Romania’s highly-reputed Armenian community can be a platform to promote bilateral relations,” t he head of government said. Reaffirming the standing invitation for his Romanian counterpart Victor Ponta to visit Armenia,... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives John Heffern
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern. Focusing on a bilateral cooperation-related agenda, the parties discussed a number of issues related to the implementation of new joint projects, including the economic and humanitarian spheres. The meeting was attended by Karen Hiliard, head of the Armenia office of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
PM Welcomes RF Deputy Minister Of Economic Development
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received RF Deputy Minister of Economic Development Alexei Likhachov. Pleased with the upward trend in bilateral trade turnover, the parties noted that it has serious development potential. In this context, they touched upon a wide range of issues concerning the development of the Armenian-Russian strategic partnership, including the attraction of foreign investment and the furtherance of cooperation in the financial and tertiary sectors.... more »
Businesswomen Continue To Rewarded In Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s congratulatory remarks opened the sitting of the Women’s Council by the Prime Minister, which was held today at the National Library of Armenia. “I would like to once again congratulate our dear women on this wonderful holiday. I am glad to have the opportunity to carry out such promotional activities as may have a positive impact on the activation of the role of women in the Republic of Armenia. We handed out prizes last year, which was... more »
Integrated Social Service Centers Commissioned In Ararat, Masis Towns
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of Ararat town’s integrated social service center (ISSC). Accompanied by Minster of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan, Chairman of National Assembly Social Affairs Standing Committee Hakob Hakobyan and Ararat Marz Governor Edik Barseghyan, the Premier toured the center getting acquainted with the working conditions and the services provided to the population. Before the opening ceremony, Tigran Sargsyan paid tribute to... more »
Armenian-Russian Petrochemical Marketing-Supply Enterprise Coming To Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Rosneft Oil Company President Igor Sechin. Welcoming the idea of establishing a Russian-Armenian petrochemical marketing and supply enterprise in Armenia as proposed by Rosneft and Techno Oil companies, Tigran Sargsyan assured of our country’s keen interest in giving effect to the project: “Pleased with the involvement of such a serious investor in the Armenian market, we will do everything to successfully... more »
Employment: Armenia’s Number One Concern
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Proceeding from a previous decision concerning the 2013-2018 employment strategy, the government approved the concept of the Law on Employment outlining the basic approaches and mechanisms to develop and implement a national employment policy, including the possibility of enjoying enhanced flexibility, delegating program implementation powers to non-governmental employment services, viewing professional... more »
