Tigran Sargsyan receives representatives of drug producing and importing companies
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the application-request of drug producing and importing companies. Note that in an effort to boost competition on the market of drugs and bring down drug prices, the government had previously backed amendments to the government decree on approval of the order of importing and exporting medicines and medical products into and from the Republic of Armenia. The above-mentioned application-request voiced concern that... more »
Prime Minister meets with YSU students
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the Yerevan State University for a scheduled meeting with YSU students. Discussed were several issues of topical interest, including corruption. The Prime Minister suggested holding further discussions to that effect: “This meeting is important in a sense you can see and understand my vision of those problems of concern to you,” Tigran Sargsyan said. Speaking about the need for shaping a modern society, the head of government... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Daniel Johannes discuss MCA-Armenia program outcome
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today MCC Chief Executive Director Daniel Johannes. Appreciative of effective joint action, the head of government expressed high opinion of the achievements of the 5-year-long MCA-Armenia program. In particular, the Prime Minister highlighted the infrastructure rehabilitation, agricultural development and irrigation capacity building efforts. In turn, noting that the chief objective behind his visit was to get acquainted with the progress in... more »
Armenia Youth Fund Board of Trustees meeting
Armenia Youth Fund Board of Trustees met today in the Office of Government, presided at by Board of Trustees chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the meeting took note of the auditor’s findings on the 2010 financial statements, then approved the 2010 financial statement. The Board of Trustees next backed the proposal on launching financial and public relations services within the Fund. In line with proposals voiced at the meeting, the Board of Trustees discussed and... more »
Investing businessmen awarded with Premier’s commemorative medals
A ceremony of awarding those businessmen having contributed to the development of Armenia's economy was held at the Office of Government. In accordance with Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, on May 1 – Labor Day – the following companies were awarded with the Prime Minister’s commemorative medals for export-oriented investments carried out in 2010: Astra CJSC, Saranist Ltd, Likvor CJSC, Armenmotor CJSC, Arpimed Ltd, Ararat Food Combine Ltd and Armenian... more »
Prime Minister visits capital Ani foundation 1050th anniversary dedicated exhibition
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the exhibition dedicated to the 1050th anniversary of the foundation of historical Ani capital of Armenia, hosted by Ararat patriarchal diocese and the World Union of Armenian Painters. Accompanied by the vicar of Ararat patriarchal diocese, the head of government toured the exposition getting acquainted the exhibits on display. The exposition features 72 paintings by 26 Armenian artists, as well as photographer Zaven Sargsyan’s works,... more »
Prime Minister congratulates ARKA news agency on 15th anniversary
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated yesterday ARKA news agency staff on the 15th anniversary of establishment. The Premier’s message reads as follows: “Economic journalism is among the most responsible and complex branches of journalism. It is greatly to your credit that you have dared to keep in spotlight economic processes and the financial sphere using highly professional skills, serious analytical potential and efficiency. It is my pleasure that today as well... more »
Prime Minister welcomes Tina Kaidanow
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Tina Kaidanow, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. Welcoming Ms. Kaidanow to the Office of Government, Tigran Sargsyan noticed that meetings like this might help push ahead with bilateral cooperation. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, Ms. Kaidanow said much had been done following last October’s fruitful meeting. The head of government briefed the guest on EU- and... more »
Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Stefan Fule
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister thanked them for a warm welcome extended to him in Brussels. He went on to stress the importance of those meetings had with European officials by noting: “We are enthusiastic about our cooperation with the EU. It is a good opportunity for giving a new scope to reforms.” The head of government noticed that the European Union... more »
Jubilee commission meets in Government
The jubilee commission on preparation of Edward Mirzoyan’s 90 birth anniversary celebrations met at the Office of Government, presided at by commission chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting discussed and approved the draft program of events dedicated to Armenia’s Honored Artist Edward Mirzoyan’s 90 birth anniversary. The program features several jubilee events to be held in 2011 covering gala evenings, symposiums, contest-festivals, jubilee concerts,... more »
