Qualitatively new post-crisis world
The government met in a regular sitting, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda of the 51st cabinet sitting, the Prime Minister stated the main economic indicators of 2010 and summed up the government’s activity for the past year (Tigran Sargsyan’s introductory remarks are available separately). The government passed about a dozen of decisions aimed at tax field improvements. A previous decision was amended to reduce the time and costs... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulatory Message on New Year and Christmas
Dear Compatriots, The year 2010 is ending. It was characterized by hard work aimed at coping with the aftermath of the global financial and economic crisis. Despite the multitude of internal and external challenges, we managed a breakthrough growth in economy. We were able to honor the State’s social commitments in full and extend the scope of infrastructure development-targeted efforts. Tangible progress was stated in information technologies, tourism, investments and export... more »
43 households Stepanavan may see the New Year in new apartments
43 earthquake-hit homeless families in Stepanavan were offered new apartment keys by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan during a function held later today at Stepanavan Municipality. They were granted two, three and four-room apartments in a new-built blocks of flats in the Left-Bank district of Stepanavan. Tigran Sargsyan said the disaster zone-related items on the President’s electoral platform have been implemented with success: “The President’s focus on providing new... more »
Premier’s awards for authors of best works of art
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today the winners of “One work” contest-exhibition held on the sidelines of Tigran the Great’s 2150th birth anniversary celebrations. The event was hosted under the Prime Minister’s high patronage. In attendance was Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan, Primate of the Ararat patriarchal diocese, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of America Archbishop Khazhak Barsamyan, co-chairs the Worldwide Armenian Artists’ Union Ghazar Mirzoyan and... more »
Consultation on effective use of EU tools
Presided at by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss ways of making a better use of the tools of the European Union. Note that at the December 9 cabinet sitting hhe head of government directed the deputy ministers and deputy agency heads to attend the December 11 joint workshop co-hosted by the AEPLAC (Armenian-European Policy and Legal Advice Center) and the National Security Council and submit reports on effective use of... more »
The Prime Minister lays wreath at the tomb of Mher Mkertchyan
December the 29th is the birthday of late Armenian actor of great renown, SU People’s Artist Mher Mkertchyan. On this occasion, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the municipal pantheon after Komitas to lay a wreath at the tomb of the renowned figure of Armenian cinema and theatrical art. A bronze-cast bust to Mher Mkerthcyan is available on the tomb.
Tigran Sargsyan attends a gala event on 20th anniversary of Gladzor Management University
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a gala event on 20th anniversary of Gladzor Management University. On behalf of the government of Armenia, congratulating the university on the 20th anniversary of founding, Tigran Sargsyan emphasized that in its capacity of private establishment, the university has managed to defy all the challenges faced over the past 20 years and grow into a well-organized institution thanks to its teaching staff and students. In his speech, the Prime... more »
Armenian Rock Association founding-dedicated festival held with the Prime Minister’s support
An Armenian Rock Association (ARA) founding-dedicated rock festival was held on December 26 at the National Academic Theater after Gabriel Sundukyan. The event was attended by Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan who is the chairman of ARA board of trustees. Association-member 9 Armenian rock groups made their appearances during the festival.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan: “I am happy to have had the opportunity to communicate, listen to and discuss various issues with Matevosyan.”
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia and Hrant Matevosyan Foundation hosted a gala event dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Hrant Matevosyan which featured fragments of Matevosyan’s prose, accompanied with classical performances. Sharing his memoirs about Hrant Matevosyan, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said to have made the acquaintance of Matevosyan some 20 years ago - in 1990 – at the Supreme Soviet of Armenia. The Prime Minister noted that he has... more »
Free Economic Zone: legislation being streamlined
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister congratulated newly appointed Ministers Hrayr Tovmasyan and Vache Gabrielyan. Appreciating their human and professional qualities, Tigran Sargsyan touched on their professional background and wished them fruitful work on behalf of the government. Given the recent passage of the budget law by the National Assembly, the meeting defined the... more »
