RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in the Litokol factory launching ceremony. Founded in 2007, the Company is engaged in the production of special paste and glue for ceramic-based tiles. 60% stake is held by the Armenian side and the balance of 40% - by the Italian side. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, currently the factory employs 35-40 people. This figure is due to increase in future. Congratulating the owners and the staff of the factory, Prime Minister Tigran... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ratna Saha, Deputy Director of IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department. The meeting was attended by the Armenia representative Nienke Oomes and head of the Armenia mission Mark Lewis. Pleased with the current level of bilateral cooperation, Tigran Sargsyan briefed the guest on Armenia’s economic status and those anti-crisis actions aimed at fostering economic growth in the country. In turn, Ms. Rathna Saha said that the IMF... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Charles Lonsdale, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and British Council’s Armenia Office Director Arevik Saribekyan. Ambassador Charles Lonsdale presented the EU Skills program, co-financed by British Council’s Armenia Office and the British Embassy in Armenia, seeking to exchange know-how and improve European integration-related skills among public sector... more »
In connection with the passing of Honored Art Worker of the Republic, renowned art critic Henrik Igityan, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-headed government commission has been established under a presidential decree. The commission notifies that a funeral service for Henrik Igityan will be held on May 12, 18:00, at Yeznik Koghbatzi-42, apt 35. Last farewell to the deceased will be bid in the Chamber Music House on May 13, from 12:00 to 14:00, followed by the burial ceremony in the... more »
Today the Council on Women’s Affairs by the Prime Minister met at the Office of Government, chaired by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council took notice of RA Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Filaret Berikyan’s report on the activities carried out under the national program on improvement of women’s status and social standing in the Republic of Armenia in 2004-2010. The speaker noted that the efforts made in 2008 were basically aimed at... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulatory Message on May 9 – Victory and Peace Day
Dear Compatriots, I am congratulating warmly you on Victory and Peace Day. Each year on this remarkable day we get filled with the sacred feelings of unity and solidarity, national spirit and dignity which have helped us score crucial achievements. If we are to build a safe future, our historical victories – from Avarayr to Shushi - should be reassessed and comprehended from the perspective of today’s realities and threats. We must bow low before the memory of several... more »
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 has discussed and approved a package of application and attached documents for an extraordinary disbursement, which includes the quarterly financial statements and a summary report. MCA-Armenia Chief Executive Director Ara Hovsepyan advised that this quarter (April-June) the MCA-Armenia expects to be allocated... more »
By RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Karlen Gevorgyan was relieved of the post of RA Deputy Minister of Urban Development.
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Gyumri, Shirak marz on a working visit. The Prime Minister got acquainted with the development of Mush and Ani residential districts in Gyumri, followed by a consultative meeting which was attended by NKR Prime Minister Ara Harutunyan, RA Minister of Territorial Administration, Vice-Prime Minister Armen Gevorgyan, marz governors, representatives from the RA ministries and agencies concerned. The meeting has discussed issues concerning... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event held in Erebuni-Plaza hotel complex to nominate the winners of “I am overcoming the crisis” contest, co-hosted by the GoA, the CBA and Mediamax news agency. Congratulating the participants and the winners of the contest, the Prime Minister stressed the importance similar initiatives which are in harmony with the government’s programs insofar as they are meant to encourage research and study among the youth.... more »
