Government Commission Established On Passing Of Statesman, Historian Stepan Poghosyan
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, on the demise of Armenian statesman, historian Stepan Poghosyan, a government commission has been set up, chaired by President of National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia Radik Martirosyan. The commission is composed as follows: Deputy Minister of Healthcare Hayk Darbinyan, First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Hrant Beglaryan, First Deputy Minister of Finance Pavel Safarian, Deputy Minister of Education... more »
Macroeconomic Stability Enhanced
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister advised that the monitoring of 15 inspectorates kicked off yesterday, with the findings to be summed up in two weeks. “Improved public service quality will be in the spotlight. We have had serious progress in many areas. Notwithstanding, the monitoring of public agencies will be continued considering that some services are still encumbered by red tape: people often... more »
Armenia Youth Foundation Board Of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees of Armenia’s Youth Foundation (AYF) met at the Office of Government. First, the meeting reviewed the auditor’s findings concerning the Foundation’s financial statements for 2011. The council next approved the Foundation’s annual report for 2011, according to which 183 youth programs and activities were carried out last year as compared to 69 events implemented in 2010. While discussing... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Jean-Marc Ayrault
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Jean-Marc Ayrault on his appointment as Prime Minister of France. The message reads as follows: “Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I sincerely congratulate you on appointment to the office of Prime Minister of France and wish you every success in your mission of high responsibility. The long-standing ties of warmth and friendship between Armenia and France have always been a strong pre-requisite for high-level... more »
Bill On Use Of Genetically Modified Organisms Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government concerning the draft law of the Republic of Armenia on the use of genetically modified organisms (GMO). Following an in-depth discussion, the meeting participants suggested amending the bill. Summing up the meeting, the Prime Minister said, “The law should contain strict rules in line with the international standards to prevent GMOs from being imported into the Republic of Armenia. The... more »
Welfare Issues In Spotlight
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government urged the ministers and the heads of other government agencies to take note of the results of the annual report of the Ministry of Finance on control over the 2011 budget performance and take the necessary measures to address and rule out the reported shortfalls. Summarizing the findings of 112 inspections conducted in 2011, the Financial Oversight Inspectorate of Ministry of Finance Staff has... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Dmitry Medvedev On Assumption Of Premiership
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a message of congratulations to Dmitry Medvedev in connection with his appointment as Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. The message reads as follows: “Dear Dmitry Anatolevich, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I offer heartfelt congratulations on your assumption of Head of Government. Your appointment to this responsible position is an undeniable evidence of your significant contribution to the... more »
PM Calls On People Who Suffered From Republic Square Incident
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and National Assembly Speaker Samvel Nikoyan called at Erebuni Medical Center and Radiation Medicine and Burns Research Center to see those patients having suffered from the May 4 incident at the Republic Square. Tigran Sargsyan talked with them and wished them quick recovery. The patients were said in satisfactory health condition with no threat to their life. At this point, 7 and 27 people are being treated at Erebuni Medical Center and Radiation... more »
Shushi Liberation and Great Patriotic War Victory Day Marked At Victory Park
Shushi liberation 20th and Great Patriotic War Victory 67th anniversaries were marked at Victory Park of Yerevan. Accompanied by members of executive and legislative bodies, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan laid flowers at the Memorial of Unknown Soldier and held a minute’s silence in tribute to those killed in the Great Patriotic War and during the liberation of Shushi “I am congratulating all of us on these historic victories. Our heroes’ memory must be held in... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Vladimir Putin On Assumption Of Presidency
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan extended congratulations to RF President Vladimir Putin on assumption of presidency, as well as on Victory Day. The message reads as follows: “Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, Please accept my sincere congratulations on your assumption of the office President of Russian Federation. I am confident that your election as head of State will ensure continuity of the political course, as well as sustainable development for Russian society. I... more »
