All Welfare Payments Increased
The Cabinet met in their last sitting of 2011, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Pursuant to amended government decree, base pension rate will be up about 24% as of January 1, 2012, from AMD 10,500 to AMD 13 thousand. The average retirement pension will be 31,300 dram instead of 28, 700 (9 percent growth), welfare pensions will average 16, 500 instead of 13, 200 dram (about 20 percent growth), the average rate of disability pensions for rank-and-file servicemen will rise to about... more »
European Union Seeks Enhanced Relationship With Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed head of EU delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea. The Prime Minister congratulated the Ambassador on appointment: “We are interested in the speedy development of EU-Armenia relations. 2011 was a breakthrough year in this respect. We were able to overrun and outstrip the national program targets,” the Prime Minister said. Noting that the European Union hails Armenia’s achievements, Ambassador... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Alexander Ghukasyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Armenia. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Vahan Poghosyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Armenia.
PM Congratulates Spanish Counterpart
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to newly appointed Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey on his assumption to the office of Prime Minister. The message reads in part: ”Please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes on your assumption to the office of Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain. I am confident that your term in office will be marked by continued furtherance and strengthening of Armenian-Spanish friendly ties to the... more »
PM Visits Diplomatic School
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic school where he delivered a lecture. The head of government took the opportunity to introduce the National Assembly-approved government program. “Our fundamental principle is that a knowledge-based economy should be built in today’s world. Developed countries are the ones producing knowledge rather than goods,” Tigran Sargsyan said adding that this is his government’s credo in search... more »
PM: We Seek To Turn ASPU Into One Of Armenia’s Best Universities By 2020
The Academic Board of the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan met, chaired by governing council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting heard and approved the yearend summary report of ASPU Rector Ruben Mirzakhanyan. Proceeding to the agenda, the Board approved the University’s strategic development program for the period through 2015 and the budget for 2012. Prime Minister Sargsyan highlighted the fact that the strategic program is well-targeted:... more »
PM Meets With IRI President
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met today with Islamic Republic of Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who is paying an official visit to Armenia. ”I welcome you to the Republic of Armenia. Long-awaited, your visit is a unique opportunity to step up bilateral relationship,” the Prime Minister said. The head of government said to be pleased with the current status of Armenia-Iran relations and noted that the Armenian side meets the agreements reached between the two sides.... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Attends “Amiryan-1” Primary Organization’s Meeting
Member of RPA executive authority, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the meeting of Kentron district’s Amiryan-1 primary organization. The agenda featured election of delegates for the 13th congress of the Republican Party of Armenia. The voting resulted in Tigran Sargsyan’s nomination as a congress delegate. Thanking the audience for confidence, the Prime Minister went on to answer the questions of interest to meeting participants.
PM Welcomes Newly Appointed UNICEF Permanent Representative In Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed UNICEF Permanent Representative in Armenia Mania Henriette Ahrens: Congratulating Ms. Ahrens on appointment, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Our country is highly appreciative of UNICEF-Armenia cooperation and hails your organization’s activity aimed at protecting Armenian children's rights and health status, as well as improving their living standards.” Tigran Sargsyan said his government is open to discuss... more »
Business Environment Improving
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. December 22 is marked as Power Engineer’s Day in Armenia. On this occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated Armenia’s power engineers on behalf of the government, wishing them fruitful work and family warmth. The government amended a previous decision, invalidating another one in a bid to harmonize Armenia’s technical streamlining procedures with the EU directives. To this end, the public... more »
