National Competitiveness Fund cuts clear on activity areas
The National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees met today in the Office of Government, chaired by BoT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. In his opening address, the Prime Minister stated in part, “We are to discuss an agenda item proposed by our partners from McKinsey. It has to do with the Fund’s future activities which should be aimed at enhancing Armenia’s competitiveness and international standing. It also provides us with a vision on our... more »
The Prime Minister and the newly appointed French ambassador discuss furtherance of economic cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia Henri Renaud. Complimenting the Ambassador on appointment, the Prime Minister wished him every success all the way through his tenure of office in our country. Highly appreciative of the traditional bonds of friendship, Prime Minister Sargsyan expressed conviction that Mr. Renaud would promote effective interaction between the two... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s introductory remarks at cabinet sitting
Dear colleagues, We have to begin today’s session with several assignments. You may know that after visiting Brussels we stepped up joint efforts with the European Union, the World Trade Organization and those countries with which we have free trade arrangements. The point is that we must comply with our international commitments, and today strict orders have to be formulated for the State Revenue Committee concerning the ways of ensuring compliance with the WTO regulations as of... more »
FY2011 State budget bill amendments approved
Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a series of assignments to the heads of State agencies (the Prime Minister’s statement is provided under a separate heading). The Government approved the draft protocol on amendments to the FY 2011 State budget bill. Note that some 600 proposals were submitted on the part of parliamentary standing commissions and factions, one third of which have been accepted. The finalized version of the FY 2011 State budget bill was... more »
The prime minister attends an exhibition dedicated to Tigran the Great‘s 2150th anniversary
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the inauguration of an exhibition in the National Picture Gallery of Armenia, entitled “One work” and dedicated to the 2150th anniversary of Tigran the Great. Actions on the Armenian monarch’s 2150th anniversary are held under the Premier’s high patronage. Today’s event was attended by Minister of Defense Seiran Ohanyan, Primate of Ararat Patriarchal Diocese Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan. The head of government... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s condolences on the passing of outstanding statesman Janik Janoyan
I was deeply saddened to learn of the demise of outstanding statesman Janik Janoyan with whom I maintained close professional and personal ties. Janik Janoyan was among those singular personalities whose life story was the reflection of our country’s decades-long modern history, full of challenges, feats and achievements. During his years-long unblemished service in key positions within the government of the Armenian SSR, as well as in his capacity of first RoA minister of... more »
Governing Council meets in the Office of Government
North-South Road Corridor investment program governing council met in the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting approved the North-South Road Corridor investment program auditor’s technical proposal for the years 2010-2013 and the period up till June 30, 2014. By endorsing the regular funding application for the second tranche, the Council directed Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan to submit a draft... more »
Meeting with Polish company representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by President of Board of Poland’s Securities Production Factory JSC Krzisztof Jarnotal. In attendance was Polish Ambassador to Armenia Zdislaw Rachinsky. The Armenian Premier stressed the need for giving effect to those arrangements reached during the latest meeting with his Polish counterpart. Thanking Tigran Sargsyan for reception, Mr. Jarnotal presented his company’s long experience in the field of biometric... more »
Robert Atoyan awarded with Premier’s commemorative medal
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, on 75th birthday anniversary, RA NAS full member, Academician, Dr. Sc. Tech., Professor Robert Vardgesi Atoyan was awarded with the Prime Minister’s commemorative medal for significant contribution to science and years-long unblemished record of service.
The Prime Minister attends opening of St. Virgin church in Shahumian village community
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Saint Virgin’s Church was opened in Shahumian community. Financed by former village inhabitant Karen Hovhannisyan, construction work started in 2009. The church was consecrated by primate of the Armavir diocese, bishop of Zion Adamyan, attended by other clergy from the diocese. The ceremonious opening of the church was followed by a festival.
