National Center For Professional Education Quality Assurance Board Of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance (ANQA) held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The BOT discussed and approved a set of statute amendments, as well as a formation and operation procedure for the accreditation commission. Tigran Sargsyan stressed the importance of having an arms-length accreditation commission in Armenia. “Statutory improvements should endow the... more »
Government Commission On Edward Mirzoyan Passing Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government commission, established in connection with the demise of Armenia and former Soviet Union People’s Artist, famous composer Edward Mirzoyan met in the Office of Government. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan reported progress in the funeral preparations. On October 7, 2012, a memorial service for Edward Mirzoyan will be held at the Yerevan Chamber Music Hall after Komitas from 18:00 to 20:00. On October 8, from 12:00 to... more »
Those To Blame For Masis School Building Abuses To Be Prosecuted
On the sidelines of his Shirak marz visit, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Great Mantash community secondary school, where widespread deficiencies were committed during the school building renovation work. Head of Ministry of Finance Financial Control Inspectorate Sona Gharibyan reported that the reconstruction contract was signed as early as in July, 2009. The contractor was Parvana Installation Ltd., which in 2012 was renamed into NM Ohanyan LLC. The total contract value... more »
First Welfare Housing Complex Commissioned In Maralik
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Shirak Marz. Accompanied by Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan, the Premier first called at the Gyumri technology center headquarters, where he was introduced to the reconstruction process. The, the head of government called a consultative meeting, attended by developer’s representatives. Activities were reported to have kicked off on June 1, 2012, due to be completed in 2013. The Prime Minister was assured that construction work is... more »
Prime Minister Urges Diaspora Journalists To Promote All-National Issues
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Aghavnadzor to meet the participants of the sixth pan-Armenian conference held ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Genocide of Armenians. Welcoming the Armenian journalists coming from different countries of the world,the Prime Minister stressed the importance of holding such a meeting, and noted that it will be continuous. “You are at forefront of the informational warfare: he will govern in the modern world who has the upper hand in... more »
PM Awards Best Teachers On Teacher’s Day
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a Teacher’s Day-dedicated gala event at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after Al. Spendiaryan. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia congratulating teachers on their professional holiday, the Prime Minister stated, “This is one of the rare holidays that unites our people, because our people for centuries and magnified the importance of the teacher's role today is to instill knowledge in our youth who... more »
Armenian-Czech Forum Due In November
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Czech Republic Charge d'Affaires to Armenia Peter Mikiska. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said: “I’m glad that the Embassy of a friendly country is starting operations in Yerevan. We will assist you with everything needed during your diplomatic mission in our country. Armenia is interested in the strengthening of ties with the Czech Republic. Bilateral trade is still low, and we need joint effort to diversify our relationship... more »
Harmonious Territorial Development - State Budget Favorite
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the opening of the 2nd rural communities’ conference in Jermuk. Greeting the participants, the head of government said that harmonious territorial development is among the five government priorities. “Over the coming years preference will be given to harmonious territorial development while making distribution of state budget funds as disproportionate development is an impediment to the development of Yerevan because on the other... more »
Ministers Themselves To Be Responsible For Strict Compliance With Fiscal Liabilities
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the audience. “I would like to start today’s session with a few commissions. The first relates to those department-affiliated institutions and organizations, which are tax payers in Armenia. You may know that the President has instructed the ministers to keep the problem in focus and ministers will have to bear responsibility for agency performance,... more »
Based on paragraph 1.7 of Presidential Decree PD-728 of May 6, 1997, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan issued a decision to relieve Gagik Stepanyan of the office of deputy governor of Gegharkunik province. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Marzpetuni Manoukyan was appointed to be Deputy Governor of Gegharkunik Province.
