RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Minister of Culture of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Matveichuk. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said that culture serves as a basis for the development of bilateral relations in the field of culture and in other fields. Tigran Sargsyan expressed confidence that Mr. Matveichuk's present visit and the agreements reached over the 3-year-long hectic program of cultural cooperation between the two countries will foster the development of... more »
Under a decree signed by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, David Avetisyan was discharged from the post of RA Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy. In accordance with another decree of RA Prime Minister, Vardan Aramyan has been appointed to be RA Deputy Minister of Finance. Biographical Note Vardan Aramyan was born in 1975 in Yerevan. In 1997, he graduated the General Economy Department of the Yerevan State Economics University and received the qualification of... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Head of EU delegation in Armenia, Ambassador Raul Lutzenberger. To begin with, the Ambassador congratulated Tigran Sargsyan on his appointment to the office of RA Prime Minister, wished him every success and invited to Brussels for a more in-depth discussion of cooperation issues. The invitation was accepted with gratitude. Then the interlocutors discussed the ongoing cooperation between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia, inclusive... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Armenia to extend condolences on behalf of the RA Government and himself to the Chinese people in connection with the devastating earthquake which hit the province of Sichuan last week. The Prime Minister of Armenia made a record to that effect in the Book of Condolences of the Embassy.
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan's Message of Condolence on Passing Away of Edward Aghajanov
With deep sorrow, I learned of the death of renowned economist and political scientist, head of the faculty of economy of the Slavic University of Armenia Edward Aghajanov. Edward Agadzhanov was known for his strong commitments and original economic analyses. He took interest in the developments in our country and had a specific vision and approaches of his own. I hereby express deep condolences to the family, friends and relatives of Edward Aghajanov.
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Latvian ambassador to Armenia Aivars Vovers. Thanking the ambassador for fruitful work and effective cooperation, the Prime Minister expressed conviction that in his future activities as well Mr. Vovers would contribute to the further strengthening of the Armenian-Latvian relations. Tigran Sargsyan stressed that in his capacity of Latvia's first ambassador to Armenia, Mr. Vovers managed to build up a solid groundwork for the development... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Chairman of Board of Gazprom OJSC Alexey Miller. The parties first expressed satisfaction at the current level of bilateral cooperation in the gas sector and stressed that the arrangements made for the past few years have been brought into life successfully leading to a sharp rise in the number of gas users in Armenia. The moment ' s task is to continue deepening the interaction in this sphere in accordance with today ' s realities.... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe Maud de Boer-Buquicchio. Mrs. Buquicchio said to have had several meetings with different Armenian officials during the day. She advised that there had been discussed issues concerning the status of the proposals contained in the PACE resolution passed at the April session of the Assembly, as well as in the reports made by the EU Human Rights Commissioner and the Ago Group. She noted that there is... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by the U.S. Department of State Coordinator for U.S. Assistance to European and Eurasian Countries Tom Adams. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister said that Armenia appreciates the development of bilateral relations with the United States and, in this context, the efforts of the intergovernmental task force on economic affairs which, according to him, have acted as a propelling agent for progress in specific areas. Tigran... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated RA People's Painter Hacob Hacobyan on his 85th birth anniversary. The congratulations message states in part: "Very Honorable Hacob Hacobyan, I warmly congratulate you on your 85th birth anniversary. By upholding and developing the best traditions available in the Armenian fine arts, you have built up a long record of remarkable artistic achievements most of which have found a permanent place in our people's spiritual treasury.... more »
