New head of UN office in Armenia welcomed by Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Dafina Gercheva. The Prime Minister congratulated Ms. Gercheva on appointment and thanked in advance for her mission of high responsibility. Tigran Sargsyan expressed our country’s appreciation of UN-Armenia cooperation focusing on the need of ensuring continuity in joint programs. Providing for balanced territorial development and enhanced governance efficiency to combat corruption risks,... more »
Genocide 95th anniversary preparation Commission called its first session
Today the State commission on genocide 95th anniversary preparations met in its first session, chaired by commission head, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister stated in part: “You may be aware that we have decided to make due preparations for the 95th anniversary of the Genocide. Work is underway since last year as the ministries and public agencies formulated proposals to that effect while planning their activities for the year 2010. The... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Vardan Marashlyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia.
Government commission on coordination of relief programs met at the Office of Government, chaired by head of commission Simon Ter-Simonyan. The meeting discussed and approved 10 programs, among which: The following Hayastan all-Armenian fund-sponsored programs: “Capital repair of maternity and surgical wards of Abovian Maternity Home SJSC of Kotayk marz,” “Installation of window frames at Special School N.1 of Artik town of Shirak marz,” “Bathroom repairs... more »
Agricultural cooperation high on the Premier’s agenda
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Armavir marz to get acquainted with the activities of agricultural cooperatives. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chair of Public Council Vazgen Manukyan, Minister of Agriculture Gerasim Alaverdyan and other stakeholders. The Premier first called at Lukashin village. Tigran Sargsyan was briefed on the problems faced by the farmers the bulk of which had a legal and financial bias. The head of government answered the questions asked by... more »
The Slovak Foreign Minister received by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan in anticipation of the first Armenian-Slovakian business forum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Miroslav Laichak. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that the current level of bilateral cooperation provides favorable preconditions for its deepening. Thanking Tigran Sargsyan for reception, the Slovak Foreign Minister said to be accompanied by numerous businessmen and investors who will study investment opportunities in Armenia. The parties touched upon... more »
EBRD involvement appreciated in Armenia
In Armenia on a single-day working visit, the EBRD president Thomas Mirrow-led delegation was received by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister said to be confident that the visit will boost bilateral cooperation through enhanced efficiency. The head of government noted that the Bank’s vision of anti-crisis action will be useful to Armenia. Appreciative of the warm welcome, the President of the EBRD presented the Bank’s view of post-crisis... more »
Proper organization of the irrigation campaign
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Cabinet met in a planned session at the Office of Government. With a view to filling the financial gap faced by irrigation and water user entities in 2010, the government has decided to allocate AMD 583,700.0 thousand dram from its reserve fund to RA Territorial Administration Ministry’s State Water Management Committee. The Prime Minister stressed the need for proper organization of this year’s irrigation campaign and urged the... more »
The Prime Minister introduced two newly appointed ministers
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan today introduced to respective ministry staffs two newly appointed ministers - Minister of Transport and Communications Manuk Vardanyan and Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan. Concerning their appointment the Prime Minister noted: “We are getting used to working under a coalition format in the political reality. Political parties within the government nominate their representatives to ministerial posts in an effort to realize their policy... more »
Premier’s working visit to Shirak marz
On a working visit to Shirak marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at Berdashen village where “Lake Arpi” national park is being developed. The Minister of Nature Protection and other key officials concerned briefed the head of government on the project referred to as “Creaton of “Lake Arpi” national park in Javakhk (Ashotsk) region of Armenia.” Then the Prime Minister traveled to Zorakert village community to attend the third session of the... more »
