North - South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Meets in Regular Sitting
North - South Road Corridor Investment Program governing council met at Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the council discussed and endorsed the results of the tender announced for program consultant selection purposes. The council approved the proposal on signing another contract with “Egis BCOM” organization in connection with the amendments to the 19 km-long Yerevan-Artashat road section project which is part of the... more »
Prime Minister Attends “Horovel” Company’s Concert
On founding 40th anniversary, Horovel Song and Dance Company gave a concert at National Academic Theater after Gabriel Sundukyan. The event was attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and his spouse Hasmik Sargsyan, accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan. Horovel Song and Dance Company has performed in several towns of North Caucasus, Central Asia and Russia. The Company has also participated in international festivals in Poland, Germany, France, Ukraine, Italy and other... more »
Prime Minister Awards Winners of “My Community” Essay Contest
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the gala award of the winners of “My Community” essay contest at the National Picture Gallery of Armenia. Organized in the framework of jubilee events dedicated to the 15th anniversary of formation the system of local self-government in Armenia, the competition involved upper grade pupils representative of some 200 public schools from marzes and Yerevan. The following schoolchildren were recognized as the authors of 3 best essays:... more »
Under a decree signed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Karine Kirakosyan was relieved of the office of Head of State Property Management Department by the Government in conformity with her application.
Consultation on Enhancing Public Awareness of State Symbols
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government concerning the State symbols. The meeting discussed questions bearing on the acknowledgement, valuing and enhancing public awareness of Republic of Armenia State symbols. The program of actions features a number of undertakings: educational programs, publication of books and manuals, documentary filming and screening, conduct of civic and patriotic trainings with the use of State... more »
Tariffs Established for Notary Services
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Invalidating a previous decree on approval of services, the Government approved tariffs for paid notary services in Armenia. The new decision gives a detailed description of eligible services and tariffs. In particular, the wording of “especially difficult transactions” is removed for which a fee had been established to the amount 5-20 times as much as the minimal salary. The new decree stipulates... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan holds “last lesson” for school-leavers
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today to the Office of Government 9-11 grade schoolchildren from Ararat marz Masis town’s high school N5, Yerevan secondary schools N150 after Nansen and high school N29 after Margaryan To begin with, the head of government noted that the government was going to meet in a regular cabinet sitting at the same venue to discuss social-economic issues. “I shall try to brief you on our government’s ontological principles for some 45... more »
Farewell Meeting with US Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing US Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch. Thanking the diplomat for her tenure-long fruitful efforts, the Prime Minister wished her every success in future activities. The head of government expressed high appreciation of Ambassador’s personal contribution to the programs implemented in Armenia with the support of the United States. In turn, Marie Yovanovitch described as quite productive the years of her tenure in Armenia... more »
Prime Minister Receives Teachers and Students of Wesley University
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of teachers and students from the University of Wesley (Indiana, USA). Welcoming the guests, the head of government described the main principles of his government’s activity and the status of reforms underway in our country. The Prime Minister went on to answer the questions of interest to the delegation which bore on Armenia’s governance system, the State - Church relationship, the government’s middle class-friendly... more »
PM visits ELBAT Armenian-German Company
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today ELBAT Armenian-German battery producing company. The prime minister walked round the labs and workshops of the company getting acquainted with the production process. Calling at the modern technology-strong chemical and electromechanical workshops, the Prime Minister was briefed on the manufacturing and quality control processes. 51% of corporate shares belong to German Cronimet Mining organization and 49% to the Armenian side. ELBAT... more »
