The Prime Minister visits Kotayk marz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Kotaik marz to attend the opening of Dzoraghbyur community kindergarten. Dzorakhbyur lacked in a village kindergarten. Under construction from 2008, the new building is due to host 60 children, with the number of pupils expected to rise to 70-80 in the years ahead. The pre-school establishment is provided with all modern amenities. AMD 113mn was contributed by the community, with the balance of 20 million earmarked on the part of the government.... more »
The Prime Minister elected honorary chairman of volleyball federation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the expanded session of the presidium of AVF As suggested by AVF president-elect Surik Khachatryan and federation members, the head of government was elected to be honorary chairman of the federation. Appreciative of the work of Armenian sports unions, the Prime Minister noted in particular: “Sport should play a key role in public life as healthy way of life would have been impossible without it. I hope that the federation will... more »
Those responsible for duty shortfalls to be punished
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Prior to the meeting, the Prime Minister issued a number of assignments for cabinet members (the Prime Minister’s statement is presented separately). The government approved the following procedures: the order of paying pensions, including the model agreements to be signed between the authorized entity and the bank, the authorized entity and the organization entrusted with cash payments.... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s opening remarks at government session
Dear colleagues, Prior to getting down to today’s agenda, I wish to give some assignments. Firstly, yesterday the President of Armenia formulated precise assignments concerning the State’s cross-border functions. We must accomplish these assignments as soon as possible. This concerns not only customs and tax administration, but also all those functions fulfilled as our citizens and managing subjects cross the border. I would like to begin with sanitary issues. It is not... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s condolences on the passing of Victor Chernomyrdin
With deep sorrow, I learned of the demise of outstanding statesman and politician, ex-Head of RF Government Victor Chernomyrdin. Great is Victor Stepanovich Chernomyrdin's contribution to the building and development of our country’s energy infrastructures, dealing with the aftermath of the devastating earthquake of 1988 and rehabilitating the disaster zone, as well as to the development of Armenia-Russia economic cooperation. His valuable efforts made it possible to strengthen and... more »
Meeting with the newly appointed ambassador of Ukraine
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed ambassador of Ukraine to Armenia Ivan Kukhta. Congratulating the foreign diplomat on the startup of his diplomatic mission in our country, the Prime Minister said to be convinced that Mr. Kukhta’s activity will help promote the long-standing ties of friendship between our two countries. The need for making a better use of existing economic potentialities was stressed by the head of government. Talking about the... more »
The Prime Minister attends UAE-Armenia business forum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the first ADA-hosted UAE-Armenia business forum. The UAE delegation is headed by Foreign Trade Minister Madam Sheikh Lubna Al Kasimi. Appreciative of the fact the forum is held in Yerevan, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “We attach great value to this business forum which is an opportunity to establish direct ties between the respective business circles enabling a better understanding of each other. I am delighted of our... more »
Meeting with European journalists
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received mass media representatives from a number of European countries. The head of government answered about ten questions posed by the European journalists which bore on the Government’s economic and social policy, Armenia’s economic priorities, the prospects of economic development, the status of bilateral relations with other countries and the regional developments.
Tigran Sargsyan receives Sheikh Lubna Al Kasimi
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation headed by UAE Foreign Trade Minister Sheikh Lubna Al Kasimi who is in Armenia to attend the first UAE-Armenia business forum. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister expressed hope that the visit might give a strong boost to the development of UAE-Armenia trade and economic relations. Understanding the importance of joint efforts to be implemented in this field, both sides stressed the need for holding an intergovernmental commission... more »
A Mayor of Montreal-led delegation hosted in Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Mayor of Montreal Jerald Tremble. The meeting was attended by Mayor of Yerevan Gagik Beglaryan. Greeting the guests, the Tigran Sargsyan expressed high opinion of Yerevan-Montreal ties as seen in the context of Armenia-Canada cooperation. The Prime Minister appreciated the favorable attitude enjoyed by the Armenian community of Canada. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, the Mayor of Montreal emphasized the role played... more »
