Remarks By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan At Third Armenian-Russian Interregional Forum
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen! On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I would like to welcome and thank the participants of the third inter-regional forum. Of course, this event is particularly important in that it is held in the frame of RF President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Armenia. This conference is of special relevance as it deals with an important topic, namely our country’s cooperation prospects as seen from the... more »
Armenian-Russian Cooperation At Peak Of Upward Curve
Attended by Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation co-chairs, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and RF Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov, the third Armenian-Russian interregional forum kicked off today in Gyumri. Welcoming those present on behalf of the Government of Armenia and himself, Tigran Sargsyan said the event was of special importance due to the fact that it was held in the frame of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s State visit to Armenia.... more »
“United Cross” Monument - Armenian-Russian Friendship Emblem - Unveiled In Yerevan
Symbolizing the Armenian-Russian friendship, the “United Cross” monument was unveiled today in Yerevan. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and RF Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov, the co-chairs of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, attended today the inauguration of “United Cross” monument in Yerevan, which symbolizes the age-old friendship between the Armenian and Russian peoples. The event was attended by Republic of Armenia... more »
Prime Minister’s Cup Goes To Georgia National Team
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the match for the third place in the international handball tournament for the Cup of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, in which competed the national youth teams of Armenia and Ukraine. The Armenian team won 21 to 20, sweeping off the bronze medal of the tournament. The Georgian team was recognized as the winner of the tournament, defeating the Russians in the final game. The gold medals were handed in by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: Foreign Language Teaching To Be High Priority
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan was hosted at Tekeyan Cultural Center to meet with a group of teachers who have undergone training in Russian language centers. Highlighting teacher training as an important tool for promoting the command of the Russian language at school, Tigran Sargsyan noted, “We can see language skills significantly improve staff performance in public institutions. Instead, it appears that if a person speaks just one language, he or she can have serious problems... more »
Government To Shift Focus Toward Training IT Specialists
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the opening of a business innovation forum in Dilijan. Welcoming the participants, Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that the forum will promote the development of information technologies: “This platform will provide an opportunity to discuss new ideas, understand how things are going in the IT sector worldwide, find directions of Armenia’s development, as well as to introduce a variety of innovative technologies as quickly as... more »
Deepening Of Armenian- Russian Military-Technical Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation, Russian co-chair of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on military - technical cooperation Constantine Biryulin who is in Armenia to attend the 8th meeting of the commission, scheduled for November 25-29. Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Alik Mirzabekyan is the Armenian co-chair of the Commission.... more »
Finalized 2014 State Budget Bill To Be Submitted To National Assembly
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government approved the amended indicators specified in the 2014 State budget bill, as well as a consolidated list of proposals and findings that had been presented to the Government, based on the outcome of the debates held by standing commissions, parliamentary groups, factions and members of Parliament. Within a two days’ timeline, the heads of government agencies will have to submit to the... more »
Prime Minister Pays Working Visit To Shirak Marz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled today to Shirak Marz of Armenia for a working visit. His first stop was at Pemzashen community where the Prime Minister attended the opening of a reconstructed kindergarten building. On this occasion, Tigran Sargsyan welcomed and congratulated the residents of the community: “A campaign pledge made by the President of the Republic of Armenia has been fulfilled. Much has to be done yet in your community, since the need for kindergarten is... more »
Ministry of Defense Soccer Team Wins Prime Minister’s Cup
In the final match of the Prime Minister’s Cup. the team of the Ministry of Defense took beated the Police team after a penalty kickoff and won the honorary cup. Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the final match of the tournament was held at the Republican stadium in Yerevan. Congratulating the team of the Ministry of Defense on such a brilliant victory on behalf of the Government of Armenia and his own behalf, the Prime Minister noted, “We had quite an exciting... more »
