Personnel changes
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Artak Gabrielyan was relieved of the office of RA Deputy Minister of Urban Development. Avag Hakobyan was appointed to this post under another decision issued by the Premier. In line with other decrees signed by the Prime Minister, Gagik Stepanyan was appointed Deputy Governor of Gegharkunik marz, and Albert Kazaryan – Deputy Governor of Kotayk marz.
A prime minister-led government delegation to depart to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Today a prime minister-led government delegation is to leave for the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic on a 3-day working visit. The delegation includes Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan, Minister of Defence Seyran Ohanyan, Minister of Finance Tigran Davtyan, Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan, Minister of Agriculture Gerasim Alaverdyan, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan, First Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration Vache Terteryan, as well as the... more »
Greater exposure for major tax evaders
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government met in a regular session. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister addressed those present stating that a primary task for the government was to ensure proper control over those enterprises evading fiscal liabilities. Tax evasion is a serious evil to any State. Therefore, the Ministry of Finance should have greater possibilities and authority for analyzing the situation in a comprehensive manner, defining the base of... more »
Strengthened economic relations with Turkmenistan
On the sidelines of the second session of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and Turkmenistan, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with commission co-chair, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan Kheder Saparliyev. They had private talks at which issues of mutual interest were discussed. Following meeting, Tigran Sargsyan addressed the opening ceremony of the trade fair dedicated to the session. The Prime Minister stated in part:... more »
Development of telecommunications is a priority for Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed Mr. Hamadun Toure, Secretary-General of the International Union of Telecommunications. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister said this first visit of Mr. Toure may promote closer ties of bilateral cooperation. Down to the meeting agenda, the parties discussed a broad range of issues concerning the development of information technologies and telecommunications in general. Noting that the sphere of telecommunications is a priority for Armenia,... more »
A memorandum of understanding signed on the national indicative program
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from the European Union, led by EU Commissionaire for Expansion and Neighborhood Policy Affairs Stefan Fulle. The delegation is in Armenia as part of its regional visit. In his greeting remarks, the Prime Minister stated in part: “You have come with an important mission. Each program of cooperation with the European Union has been discussed in all detail. We are pleased with the pace of these programs. At the same time, we... more »
Genocide 95th anniversary commemorations must be organized properly and with highest responsibility
Genocide 95th anniversary preparation commission met at the Office of Government, chaired by head of commission, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Once again, the list of this year’s events came under review as proposed for the State agencies’ and the general public’s opinion as early as in 2009 leading to due consideration of all the proposals acceptable to the government. The Prime Minister said everything should be done to ensure that any good idea or undertaking is carried... more »
Phone conversation with the newly appointed prime minister of Ukraine
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a phone conversation with newly appointed Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov. Tigran Sargsyan congratulated Nikolay Azarov on appointment to the office of prime minister and wished him every success in this responsible post. Addressing his Ukrainian counterpart, Prime Minister Sargsyan pointed out that while there is a large amount of untapped potential between the two countries, he can see vast prospects for bilateral cooperation. The two heads... more »
The government’s anti-crisis program is yielding results
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government met in a session at the Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister referred to the latest findings of the Chamber of Control and issued corresponding assignments to the heads of ministries and government agencies concerned. Then the Prime Minister summed up the outcome of economic development efforts for the first quarter of 2010 which testify that the government’s anti-crisis program is... more »
AGBU delegation welcomed by the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from the Armenian General Benevolent Union, led by AGBU President Perch Sedrakyan. In his greeting remarks, the Prime Minister stated in part: “We highly appreciate your mission and express readiness to back all those undertakings and noble deeds implemented in both Armenia and the Diaspora seeking to preserve the Armenian identity and strengthen Homeland. This is quite evident, and the people appreciate your activities.... more »
