RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received sheikh of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammad Musalami. The Prime Minister noted during the meeting that Armenia is interested in developing trade and economic relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and realizing investment programs of mutual interest. Stressing that he seeks to get acquainted with the country during this first visit to Armenia, Mohammad Musalami said to be interested in building a hotel complex in Armenia. According to... more »
The RA government commission on coordination of relief programs met, chaired by head of commission Simon Ter-Simonyan. The commission has discussed 8 projects, including the Holy See of St. Echmiadzin-implemented “Entrance building civil work for the Arshil Gorki museum,” the World Vision International-financed program on repair of roofing for the building of kindergarten N2 in Talin town of Aragatsotni marz, two programs carried out by “Shirac” relief fund... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Condolences on Crash of Teheran-Yerevan Flight
Dear compatriots, With a feeling of profound grief, I learned of the crash of Teheran – Yerevan air flight which took away many human lives. While deeply mourning over this terrible loss, we must have the fortitude to withstand it together. I express my sympathy and deep condolences to the families and close relatives of the victims. Please be assured that we share in your grief and will do everything to alleviate your pain.
By RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, a Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan-headed government commission has been set up to organize the funeral of the July 15, 2009 air crash victims and provide assistance to the families of the slain.
The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met at the Office of Government, presided at by GC Chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council discussed such steps as MCA-Armenia SNCO should take following a recent letter from the MCC on suspension of Rural Road Rehabilitation Activity under the MCA-Armenia program. MCA-Armenia SNCO Chief Executive Director Ara Hovsepyan noted that the notice on suspension of the aforementioned activity implies... more »
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RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Suleiman Jazeer al Herbish, Director General of the OPEC International Development Fund. In attendance was coordinator of IFAD’s Armenia Program Henning Pedersen. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister said to be pleased with IFAD-supported Armenia programs. Tigran Sargsyan stressed the need for closer cooperation in terms of increased investment in rural areas, marketing support for Armenian farmers, more lending to... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Russian ambassador to Armenia Nikolai Pavlov. The head of the Armenian government thanked the Ambassador for fruitful work and wished him every success in his future activities. Tigran Sargsyan mentioned Ambassador Pavlov’s valuable contribution to the furtherance of bilateral political, economic and cultural relations which have been on the upgrade over the past 4 years. 1010 Armenian-Russian joint ventures were said to be... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the representatives of international donor organizations to discuss a circle of issues connected with the upcoming census in Armenia. The Prime Minister mentioned that the government has decreed to hold a general census from October 12 through to October 21, 2011, with a primary one to be held from April 14 through to April 23 in Sevan town of Gegharkunik marz and Getahovit, Gandzakar, Achajur and Khashtarak rural communities of Tavush marz. An... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of the Pan-Armenian Olympiad on Armenian Language and Literature and the Contest of Armenology, organized at two years’ interval by the Ministry of Education and Science to foster knowledge on Armenian language, literature, history and culture, as well as to encourage the application of uniform standards across the educational establishments of the Diaspora and provide methodological assistance. In his address to more than... more »
