Prime Minister to Leave for Belarus
On May 18, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation will leave for the Republic of Belarus on a two-day official visit. The Prime Minister is due to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Prime Minister Mikhail Myasnikovich and Trade Minister Valentin Chekanov. On the second day of his visit, Tigran Sargsyan will attend the 30th session of the interstate council of EurAsEC (Eurasian Economic Commonwealth) which will bring together the heads of... more »
PM and UN High Commissioner for Refugees look at refugee issues
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Gutierres. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister thanked him for attendance of the international conference of donor organizations: “The fact that refugee issues are still high on our agenda was behind the idea of holding such an important conference. Evidence shows that Armenia continues to be handicapped by its relatively high refugee/household ratio. I am convinced that your participation will... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Statement at Republic of Armenia National Assembly While Introducing 2010 Annual Report on State Budget Execution
Esteemed National Assembly Chairman, Honorable Chairperson, Dear Colleagues, Introducing the State budget report, the prime ministers traditionally state the general characteristics and the overall background of budget exercise. Before going to my point, I would like to evoke the Audit Chamber’s report which was made public yesterday. Unfortunately, we were unable to come up with a second report. Those guilty will be punished because we very much appreciate the Audit... more »
Prime Minister Congratulates Edward Mirzoyan on 90th Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated well-known Armenian composer, former SU and Republic of Armenia People’s Artist Edward Mirzoyan on his 90th birth anniversary. The message of the head of government states in part: “For long decades now, your artistic legacy has been an essential part of the Armenian cultural treasury which is our people’s credit card. In your capacity of skilled expert and carrier of the centuries-old spiritual and cultural heritage... more »
Border-crossing procedures to be simplified
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister dwelt on Republic of Armenia Control Chamber’s findings and issued a series of assignments to that effect. Backing the 2011 census program, the Government proposed the State Statistics Board to draft a census questionnaire within a month’s time. The National Statistics Service was earmarked AMD 100mn in preparation for the census... more »
Prime Minister Meets with EPP Chairman
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Chairman of the European People’s Party Wilfried Martens. The meeting was followed by a briefing the shorthand record of which is provided below. The shorthand record of the briefing by Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Chairman of the European People’s Party Wilfried Martens Tigran Sargsyan – We are hosting Chairman of the European People’s Party Wilfried Martens in the Republic of Armenia. You... more »
National Youth Policy Council Meeting
The National Youth Policy Council by the Prime Minister met today in the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Arsen Karamyan reported on the national youth report drafting activities. The paper was said to be a fundamental document for the implementation of a targeted youth policy. It will help assess the policy impact. The Prime Minister decided to set up a task force entrusted with the coordination... more »
Prime Minister and Head of Friuli Region Discuss Broad Range of Armenian-Italian Cooperation Issues
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by Head of Friuli Regon Renzo Tondo. The meeting was attended by Italian ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scappini. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister highly appreciated the current level of bilateral relations and emphasized the need for developing decentralized cooperation between the regions. Thankful for reception, Renzo Tondo introduced those Italian businessmen involved in the delegation who were said to be... more »
Prime Minister Joins Veterans to Mark Victory and Peace Day
On Victory and Peace Day, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Victory Park and laid flowers at the Unknown Soldier’s Memorial. The head of government watched a military parade in front of the monument of Mother Armenia. Tigran Sargsyan greeted the veterans in attendance and joined them for a lunch at a “field kitchen.” Talking to journalists, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “I am glad that the veterans in attendance of this festive event are happy. I can... more »
Prime Minister Congratulates Radio Workers
On the Day of Radio, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at Armenian public radio headquarters. The head of government met with the staff of public radio, talked to the journalists of “Radio news” to get acquainted with the problems and the development prospects of the Armenian radio. APR Executive Director Armen Amiryan briefed the Prime Minister on the works done so far, those new approaches embraced by his organization and its technical possibilities. Tigran Sargsyan took... more »
