A landslide hit the road section at the 86th kilometer of М6 Vandzor-Bagratashen interstate highway close to Airum railway station (nearby Lchkadzor village) causing interruption in road traffic. According to preliminary data, motor cars have been caught up in the zone of the landslide. An operative staff has been set up by the Prime Minister’s decision. Competent services are operational at the scene of the incident. The details are being are specified. All the necessary measures... more »
“Bridge Artsakh - 2011” Economic Forum Kicks Off
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan arrived today in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic on a working visit. The head of government took part in the opening 3rd “Bridge Artsakh - 2011” economic forum as attended by NKR President Bako Sahakyan and business representatives from Armenia and Artsakh. Referred to as “Advanced economy as a prerequisite for sovereign nationhood,” the forum focuses on ways to arouse interest in and attract investments from both Armenian and... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: “Tourism May And Must Be Diversified In Armenia”
As part of Armenia independence 20th anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in a festive event dated to International Tourism Day, attended by representatives of tourism industry. Congratulating the guests on International Tourism Day, the Prime Minister said it to be another opportunity for looking back at the last 20 years’ developments in the sphere of tourism and thinking of future plans. “In my opinion, everyone in here is sure of one... more »
PM Congratulates AUA 20th Anniversary
Accompanied by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended in a gala event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the American University of Armenia (AUA). Congratulating those present on behalf of the government, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part, “The fact that our State’s 20th anniversary fits with that of the AUA has the following meaning: knowledge should be the main tool for building stronger nationhood, and I am happy that we... more »
“Armenia – Your Partner 2011” Trade Fair Kicks Off In Yerevan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of “Armenia –You Partner 2011” international trade fair at the Sports and Concert Complex after Karen Demirchyan. The exposition will be effective till October 2, 2011. Some 200 Armenian and foreign organizations engaged in healthcare, agriculture, tourism, insurance, industry, innovations and information technologies, construction and food industry are participating in the exhibition, presenting over 500 different... more »
2012 State Budget Bill Approved
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Cabinet discussed and approved the 2012 State budget bill, charging the Minister of Finance to make changes of editorial character if necessary and submit the finalized version to the Staff of Government. The heads of government agencies were given a month’s time to submit the 2012 maintenance costs and annual (consolidated) cost estimates for such agency-integrated offices as implement foreign... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Chinese People On National Holiday
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala reception dedicated the national holiday of the People’s Republic of China. Congratulating those present on the holiday, the head of government wished the people of China peace, happiness, well-being and prosperity. Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “On this festive occasion, it is my distinct pleasure to note that bilateral relations have been on the upgrade recently. In my capacity of Prime Minister, I am pleased to... more »
Government Staff Awarded Information Freedom Center’s Appreciation Letter For Shaping And Boosting Transparency Traditions
On International Information Freedom Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the Golden Key and Rusty Padlock annual award-giving ceremony as hosted by Information Freedom Center Armenia, dated to the Center’s 10th anniversary. Congratulating the audience on International Information Freedom Day, the Prime Minister said that information availability is kept in focus by the Armenian government. “For 10 years now, the Information Freedom Center Armenia has been advocating... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: “We can build a high-quality and competitive educational system up to modern standards by 2020”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the opening of “Education, Science and Economy in Universities: Integration into International Educational Territory” 3-day symposium. The forum brings together 120 delegates from Armenia, Poland, Slovakia, Canada, Russia and Kazakhstan. The symposium seeks to review the problems faced in the given field and suggest solutions. Welcoming the participants, Tigran Sargsyan said the Armenian government sees the future of our... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Attends Expanded Session of EPP Group Bureau
The expanded session of EPP Group Bureau kicked off yesterday in Bucharest, attended by Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Prime Minister delivered a statement. Speeches were also made by President of Romania Trajan Basescu, EPP Chair Wilfried Martens, Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium of Yves Leterme, Prime Minister of Moldova Vlad Filat, Head of EPP faction at the European Parliament Joseph Dole and others. The EPP Bureau... more »
