Prime Minister visits ART EXPO – 2011
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the culture ministry-initiated and Expomedia Center-hosted ART EXPO – 2011 exposition at the Armenian Painters Union’s headquarters. The head of government walked round the stands of about fifty organizations representing the quasi-totality of arts. Tigran Sargsyan listened to the performances of well-known Armenian jazzmen who attended the event.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attends opening of memorial tablet to Hrant Matevosyan
As part of jubilee events dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Hrant Matevosyan, a memorial tablet was unveiled in front of the famous Armenian writer’s home on his birthday. The event was attended by Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan who joined the writer’s granddaughter to inaugurate the sculptor Tigran Barseghyan-designed memorial. The function at which pupils from the school after Hrant Matevosyan gave performances was attended by Matevosyan’s family,... more »
MCA-Armenia Governing Council meeting
The governing council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met at the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, MCA-Armenia SNCO Executive Director Ara Hovsepyan introduced the finalized plan of closure of the program as revised by both Armenian and US executives and experts. The meeting approved the final version of the closure plan and charged the Ministry of Justice to submit a corresponding legal opinion. The governing... more »
Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Ukrainian Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today Ukrainian Foreign Minister Konstantin Hryshchenko. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister prioritized the role of high-level official visits in the strengthening of bilateral relations and went on to emphasize that the Ukrainian Foreign Minister’s visit will help promote political dialogue, trade relations and humanitarian ties. “Everything should be done to strengthen and expand the traditional bonds of friendship and brotherhood... more »
Government to be penalized for default
A cabinet sitting was held, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government approved the procedure to follow in paying fines and penalties for delays in the refund of overpayments and/or other amounts. A first-ever estimate of penalties due for the period up to January 1, 2011 will be out by May, 1, 2011. Stating that the government is thereby going to apply stricter sanctions for VAT refund arrears, Tigran Sargsyan noted that no incidences of VAT refund delays or non-payments... more »
Governing Council meets in Government
The North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council met in a regular sitting, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication Hrant Beglaryan reported back the results of the tender announced to select an arms-length monitoring agency for the program which were approved by the council. The meeting next approved the shortlist of the auditor bid assessing commission. Among other agenda items, the council... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan: “Efforts will be made to redouble Armenian fish exports in 2011”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the launch of a water meter installation pilot program at a fish-breeding entity in Sipanik village of Ararat Marz. In attendance were the ministers of agriculture and nature protection, government officials and local fish-breeders. Note that an arrangement to that effect was reached on February 2, 2011 at a consultative meeting held with the Prime Minister in order to demonstrate that the installation of water meters was a completely safe and... more »
Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Lisa Kaestner
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Head of IFC Investment Climate Advisory Service Europe and Central Asia Unit Lisa Kaestner. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said to be highly appreciative of IFC activities aimed at improving the business and investment environment of Armenia and went on to stress the importance of continued cooperation between the government of Armenia and the International Finance Corporation. The parties have discussed the current... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan will combine the post of Acting Head of State Social Security Service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs with his current position.
Prime Minister attends Constitutional Court 15th anniversary-dedicated events
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today Constitutional Court 15th anniversary-dedicated events. After the ceremonial meeting, the head of government eyed the masterworks of Garzou, Hacob Hacobyan and young vanguard painters on display in the framework of ”Constitution and Art” exposition held on the CC anniversary.
