Tigran Sargsyan: “I am convinced future generations will be proud of Armenian builders’ and architects’ legacy”
“Armenian builders’ and architects’ legacy contains huge cultural wealth as evidenced by those churches and monuments we have today. Available worldwide, these delightful constructions testify to the talent of the Armenian people,” Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said during a gala event held at the National Museum - Institute of Architecture of Armenia on Builders’ Day. Congratulating the architects and builders on their professional holiday, the head of... more »
Serj Tankian Awarded With Prime Minister’s Medal
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today American-Armenian rock legend Serj Tankian at the Office of Government. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister said to be appreciative of rock celebrity’s visit in the context of support for rock music development in our country. Tigran Sargsyan advised that a rock association rallying a number of Armenian rock bands has been set up to promote rock music in Armenia. Talking about the Rock against Genocide festival dated to the 100th... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Hosted In “Miasin” Youth Movement Camp
On a trip to Gegharkunik marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan was hosted in “Miasin” youth movement’s summer camp, referred to as “Miasin – 2011 All-Armenian Youth Educational Forum.” Greeting the participants, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “It is a pleasure to see you since meetings like this help us understand your concerns and your vision of the future. Besides, we thereby get an insight into Armenia’s future day.” Answering... more »
PM Attends MCA-Armenia-Funded Re-Commissioning of Zolakar and Martuni Pumping Stations
On a trip to Gegharkunik Marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the re-commissioning of Zolakar and Martuni pumping stations. In attendance was U.S. Charge d’Affairs to Armenia Bruce Donahue. Refurbished with funds available from the Millennium Challenge Account – Armenia (USD 3.5mn and 2.5mn invested respectively), Zolakar and Martuni pumping stations are situated in “Sevan” national park and are powered with Sevan Lake waters. To cope with the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Opposition MPs
Shortly after today’s cabinet sitting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received MPs from “Heritage” faction Anahit Bakhshyan and Armen Martirosyan. The dismantling of kiosks and stalls downtown Yerevan has been discussed. Note that commenting on the matter at the Cabinet sitting the Mayor of Yerevan advised that no mass dismantling of stalls will take place in the capital: an individual approach will be shown and stalls will be dismantled only in case of emergency.... more »
Another Investment Program Gets Tax Privileges
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before the sitting, the Prime Minister referred to the findings of a service investigation conducted by the SRC in connection with a publication released by Aravot daily, as well as the dismantling of stalls and kiosks downtown Yerevan. The government decided to prolong till September 1, 2014, the VAT holiday accorded to Hov-Khach LLC for goods imported from September 1 through December 31, 2011 exceeding... more »
Systemic Rural Development Program Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the systemic rural development program. In attendance were top executives from the public agencies concerned, representatives of NGOs and educational institutions, as well as Public Council members. Addressing the attendees, the head of government stated in part: “Today’s meeting has the goal of presenting the systemic rural development program. Due to time restrictions, we will try to answer your queries... more »
Rural Capacity Building Program's Governing Council Holds Meeting
Rural Capacity Building Program Governing Council met today at the Office of Government, chaired by head of council, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting voted for and named Alvina Avagyan to the post of chief executive director of Armenian Fruit JSC. The council discussed and approved the proposal on providing extra funds for Irrigation Network Rehabilitation Program activities due in Berd, Tovuz, Verin Karmiraghbyur, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur and Movses communities of Tavush... more »
Governing Council Holds Meeting
The north-south road corridor and sustainable urban development investment programs governing council met at Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The council looked at the preliminary version of project management and institutional capacity building consultant’s terms of reference, designed under the loan agreement for Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program – Activity 1 (special activities), and the announcement on expression of... more »
PM Receives UNICEF Resident Representative
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing UNICEF resident representative to Armenia Laylee Moshiri-Gilani. Greeting Ms Moshiri, the Prime Minister stated in part, “The Republic of Armenia is highly appreciative of the role assured by the UNICEF and yourself in protecting Armenian children’s rights and improving their health and life.” Tigran Sargsyan described UNICEF’s Armenia activities as quite efficacious strong with an impressive spectrum of... more »
