PM Awards Artavazd Peleshyan With Commemorative Medal
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received famous film director Artavazd Peleshyan. For significant contribution to Armenian cinematography and outstanding artistic achievements, Artavazd Peleshyan was awarded the Prime Minister’s commemorative medal. Tigran Sargsyan wished robust health and new achievements to the world-famous Armenian film-maker.
PM Answers Questions By CIS, Baltic States, Georgia Chief Editors’ Club Members
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with CIS, Baltic States and Georgia Chief Editors’ Club members at the Office of Government. The Prime Minister answered their question, which bore on integration processes in Armenia, its relationship with Russia, neighboring countries and the European Union, democracy in Armenia etc. The Premier said Russia is a strategic partner to Armenia, and our country is keen on expanding and deepening bilateral relations. “Armenia is interested... more »
Meeting With Acting UNDP Permanent Representative
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received acting resident representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Patrice Coeur – Biseau. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said. “I am glad to cooperate in different fields of activity. Highly appreciative of the activities of United Nations Development Program Armenia Office, we believe the last 20 years’ programs to be a success.” Both sides noted with satisfaction that Armenia has been actively... more »
PM Outlines Government Priorities and Reforms In Different Spheres
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the 22nd edition of “National Economic Competitiveness Issues” scientific meeting at the State University of Economics. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister presented the priorities of the reforms implemented by the government. “In the 21st century successful are those countries capable of appearing on the global market with new knowledge: transition from industrial society to a postindustrial one implies making a... more »
Armenia-Uruguay Economic Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay Jorge Orrico. “We are confident that your visit will help boost and deepen the Armenian-Uruguayan relationship,” the Prime Minister said welcoming the guest. For his part, Jorge Orrico said that Armenia is of strategic importance to his country within the CIS region and can serve as a connecting link with the countries of this region.... more »
PM Addresses National Assembly
Dear Chairpersons, Dear Members of Parliament, I wish to note that the National Assembly budget debate started with the Prime Minister’s statement. I had the honor to outline the ideological principles upon which to build the draft State budget law. Now I wish to thank you for interest and helpful discussions. The task number one is the following: we must keep our people and the State safe of turmoil and external risks in 2013. This is a serious problem, taking into account... more »
No Hazardous Food Products Allowed On Consumer Tables
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan spoke on food safety issues. “Stricter rules are being enacted. There will be no retreat in this field as we would never let hazardous cheese appear on the family table.” Minister of Transport and Communications Gagik Beglaryan and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan reported back the status of their... more »
PM Receives Latvia Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevichs. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister stated, “We attach great importance to developing relations with Latvia and stand ready to endeavor toward the furtherance of cooperation.” The Latvian Foreign Minister said his country is interested in developing multifaceted ties with Armenia, With reference to economic cooperation, the parties stressed the importance of... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Newly Appointed Greek Ambassador To Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Greek Ambassador to Armenia Ioanis Taghis. Congratulating the Ambassador on the startup of his diplomatic mission, the Prime Minister stated, “Although our cooperation and friendship go far back into history, still much effort is needed on the way to strengthening the bilateral ties. The Armenian government will do its utmost to draw upon the untapped potential available in Armenia-Greece relations.” In turn,... more »
PM Receives Representatives Of Political Forces Involved In Eurasian Inter-Party Consultations
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the representatives of Russian “United Rossia,” Ukrainian “Regions,” Kazakhstan’s People’s Democratic “Nur Otan” parties, which are engaged in Eurasian inter-party consultations. The Prime Minister welcomed the steps aimed at activating inter-party cooperation and political dialog and appreciated their further development. “It is important as our countries are cooperating within the CIS... more »