Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan On Working Visit To United States
On December 8, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s working visit to the United States kicked off. On the first day of the working visit, the Prime Minister went to the California Institute of Technology, where he met with University President Jean-Lou Chameau. During the meeting, the Prime Minister introduced the ongoing educational reform in Armenia aimed at improving the quality of education and promoting Armenian universities’ international accreditation. As they discussed... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Attends Armenian Typography 500th Anniversary-Dated Exhibition In Mainz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan continues with his working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. On December 7, Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Mainz, where he met with Kurt Beki, Prime Minister of Reynland Pfalts region. The parties looked at cooperation possibilities in agriculture, precision engineering, tourism and pharmaceutical industry. They also discussed joint projects related to small and medium-size business. Then Tigran Sargsyan attended an Armenian typography... more »
PM Holds Working Meetings In Frame Of Armenian-German Business Forum
On the sidelines of the ongoing Armenian-German business forum, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Oracle Ltd Vice President Alan Blank in Frankfurt to discuss the possibility of Oracle’s involvement in Armenia’s IT sector. The company was introduced to a number of projects of mutual interest: free economic zone, Gyumri technopark, educational projects. Stressing that his company is interested in coming to Armenia, Alan Blank said they are well aware of the ongoing... more »
Attended By Tigran Sargsyan, Armenian-German Business Forum Kicks Off In Frankfurt
Start a delegation led by Prime Minister's official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. The head of government attended a Kommerzbank-hosted Armenian-German business forum in Frankfurt, which was attended by Head of Kommerzbank financial institutions Pierre Fischer, representatives from German and Armenian companies. The conference was attended by 15 companies from Armenia representing the banking, high-tech, IT, battery manufacturing, energy, mining and agricultural sectors.... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Shamam Haroutunyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs. *** Shamam Haroutunyan Date and Place of Birth February 27, 1956, Abovyan region, Geghashen village Education 1973-1978, Yerevan Institute of National Economy, specialization in labor economics Career Experience 1969-1972, Abovyan region, Geghashen village, collective farm 1978-1982, Basalt factory, labor economist... more »
Social Sector Corruption Risks To Be Minimized
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the sitting, the Prime Minister advised that Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Karine Ghazinyan had died in Los Angeles. The meeting held a minute of silence in her memory. Based on the Constitution, the Government suggested that the National Assembly should convene an extraordinary session on December... more »
PM To Pay Working Visit To Federal Republic of Germany and United States
On December 6-14, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be paying a working visit to the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States. On December 6, the Prime Minister-led government delegation will call at Frankfurt for a two-day visit to take part in a Kommerzbank-hosted business conference and meet with the Bank’s leadership. On the sidelines of his visit, the Premier will have meetings with the regional authorities, the representatives of leading German companies and... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Eurasian Economic Commission Board Chairman
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation headed by Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board Chairman Victor Khristenko. Looking at EEC-Armenia cooperation prospects and directions, the parties discussed regional integration processes, including the Customs Union. The head of government was briefed on the Customs Union-related developments, including the achievements and the legal framework. Referring to Armenia’s euro-integration effort, Tigran Sargsyan said... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: “Armenia and the World Bank are reliable partners”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a World Bank membership 20th anniversary-dated reception. Welcoming the participants on behalf of the Government of Armenia, the Prime Minister stated in part, “Armenia’s economic reforms and the structural changes are difficult to imagine without the World Bank’s active participation. It is no secret that the most important problem faced by transition nations is to mobilize the potential of reforms so that citizens come aware of... more »
Armenia Development Strategy Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a discussion was held at Government on the World Bank Group’s “Armenia: policy analysis for government” report. The meeting was attended by World Bank Country Director Henry Kerali, Head of World Bank Armenia Office Jean-Michel Happi, Head of IMF Armenia Mission Guillermo Tolosa and Head of IFC Armenia Office Thomas Lubeck. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister said to be pleased with the current pace of... more »
