RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by head of the World Bank Armenia office Aristomene Varudakis. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister noted that the delegation's visit comes at the right moment as today Armenia badly needs to be supported by international financial structures, including World Bank and the IMF. He underscored that due to their support, our country was able to withstand the first tide of the global crisis. And now as the situation calls for... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by IMF Deputy Managing Director Murillo Portugal. The IMF Deputy Managing Director is in Armenia to attend the celebrations of the 15th anniversary of Armenia's national currency. At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Portugal mentioned that the jubilee itself testifies that the government of Armenia has so far succeeded in its monetary policy. During the meeting, the parties discussed the global crisis development scenarios and... more »
At the Office of Government, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with over 50 young people representing "Miasin" movement. In line with a previous arrangement, the head of the government was presented with the movement's program on fighting corruption in education, supposed to assist the Cabinet with its anti-corruption endeavors. Appreciative of the movement's focus, the Prime Minister prioritized the youth's commitment to shaping an atmosphere of intolerance against such adverse social... more »
The Business Support Council met, presided at by council head, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.. The Council discussed questions concerning the necessity and principles of formation of thematic working groups by the BSC, the improvement and development of the business and investment environment of Armenia, the proposals concerning the program, the action plan and the timetable under the tax administration strategy for the period 2008-2011, as well as real sector financing issues and... more »
Today RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Grigor Lusavorich Medical Center in Yerevan to call on Edik Baghdasaryan, President of the Association of Investigating Journalists and editor-in-chief of "Hetk" website, who was hospitalized yesterday following a violent attack. The Prime Minister inquired into the journalist's health status and answered the questions of those journalists who had come to see their colleague at hospital. Tigran Sargsyan expressed confidence that the... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by President of the Asian Development Bank Haruhiko Kuroda. By noting that this is his first ever trip to Armenia, the ADB President disclosed the two chief goals behind his visit: discussing areas for future cooperation and attending the Bank's Yerevan office inauguration ceremony. Haruhiko Kuroda spoke in praise of Armenia's economic status considering its growth rate, moderate inflation and the government's careful... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received World Bank Yerevan office representatives, led by head of office Aristomene Varudakis. The Prime Minister advised that the FY 2009 State budget law is out, the National Assembly has been presented with the government action plan for counteracting the global financial crisis, which prompts for comprehensive action. As assured by Tigran Sargsyan, this approach was highlighted by World Bank experts during his recent contacts in Washington. In the... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation headed by Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs Madame Kinga Gyoncz. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister conveyed Armenia's continued interested in expanding and deepening relations with Hungary in various spheres. Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that this visit will boost bilateral ties. According to the head of RA government, Hungary has been among Armenia
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received OSCE Minsk Group co-chair Matthew Bryza. A broad range of issues have been discussed, including US-Armenia economic cooperation, joint action to meet today's financial and economic threats, the need in continued activities under the Millenium Challenge Program and, in this light, subsequent collaboration with the Millenium Challenge Corporation, the latest developments in the Karabakh peace process and the outcome of the Armenian Prime Minister's... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Romanian Minister for Foreign Affairs Lazar Komanesku. Highly appreciative of the current level of bilateral relationship, the Armenian Prime Minister emphasized that the ingoing cooperation can be developed from year to year in almost all the spheres of activity. The head of government presented the Armenian side's proposals on cooperation expansion in such areas as transport, agriculture, education and science, justice,... more »
