RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening ceremony for Pan-Armenian Expo-2009 which took place in the Sport and Concert Complex after K. Demirchyan. The head of government was accompanied by Minister of Finance Tigran Davtyan, Diaspora Minister Hranoush Hakobyan and other dignitaries. After the ceremony, Tigran Sargsyan walked round the stands, familiarized himself with the domestic and foreign products and services on display, talked to company representatives. Hosted by... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the presentation of Datalex public information booth system. Addressing those present, Tigran Sargsyan said the event was a serious contribution to judiciary reform in Armenia. The introduction of Datalex is meant to keep a watchful eye on the judiciary via public coverage of any case tried in court, including their current status, background history, timing, court rulings, full texts of judicial acts etc. The system allows access to ARLIS... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the re-opening of the upgraded Art School of Armavir town. The Prime Minister was shown over the entirely refurbished building of the school. The pupils and the teaching staff presented a concert program in honor of the head of government. Operational since the 50s of the last century, the School features dance, fine arts and music departments incorporating several classes for 345 schoolchildren from Armavir town. AMD 163 million dram worth... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Teenagers’ Professional Orientation Center, an advisory body in the system of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, which was established in October, 2007. After going round the premises and talking to the teachers and those in attendance of courses, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting involving representatives from both the public and private sectors. The head of government asked about the status of... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of Minophagen pharmaceutical company (Japan) led by company president Tokuichiro Utsunomia. Greeting the delegation, the Prime Minister assured of Armenia’s interest in strengthening cooperation ties with Japan. Tigran Sargsyan noted that the newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister is an old friend of our scientific community. Thanking the head of the Armenian government for a warm welcome, the President of Minophagen... more »
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received US Deputy Assistant of Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Tina Kaidanow. Welcoming Ms Kaidanow to the Office of Government, Tigran Sargsyan briefed her on Armenia’s current economic status and development prospects. The head of government also spoke about the economic impact of the global crisis on Armenia. Thanking the Prime Minister for reception, the Deputy Assistant of Secretary of State stressed... more »
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has decreed to appoint Aram Haroutunyan as Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Artak Gabrielyan – Deputy Minister of Urban Development. In accordance with other decisions signed by the Prime Minister, Kamo Gasparyan was appointed to be Deputy Governor of Gegharkunik Marz, and Sasun Grigoryan – Deputy Governor of Kotayk Marz.
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a World Bank delegation led by WB Managing Director Ngozi Okonjo-Ivila. Highly appreciative of the outcome of his previous meeting with the World Bank Managing-Director, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that this visit will give a new impetus to bilateral relations. Tigran Sargsyan briefed the guest on Armenia’s current economic status and outlined the impact of the global crisis and his government’s... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received co-chair of the Armenia-Ukraine intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation, Ukrainian minister of industrial policy Vladimir Novicki. In greeting the guest, the head of government indicated that there is a good outlook for bilateral trade considering that much of the existing potential remains unused. The Prime Minister stressed that the intergovernmental commission needs extra momentum which in turn can boost bilateral... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by governor of the Kharkiv region of Ukraine Arsen Avakov. Greeting the guests, the head of the Armenian government expressed conviction that the governor’s visit will help expand cooperation between Armenia and Ukraine. Governor Arsen Avakov said that there are vast opportunities and prospects for developing mutually beneficial ties between Kharkiv region of Ukraine and Lori, Shirak, Tavush and Vayots Dzor marzes of... more »
