Armenian prime minister introduces new labor and social affairs minister to staff

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18.06.2012, 14:01

Armenian prime minister Tigran Sargsyan introduced today the new labor and social affairs minister Artem Asatryan to the ministry staff. Before this appointment Artem Asatryan served as deputy minister.

Armenian prime minister introduces new labor and social affairs minister to staff

YEREVAN, June 18. /ARKA/. Armenian prime minister Tigran Sargsyan introduced today the new labor and social affairs minister Artem Asatryan to the ministry staff. Before this appointment Artem Asatryan served as deputy minister.

The prime minister described the new minister as one of the best professionals in the social security sphere, who has proved by his work that he can cope with difficult tasks. The prime minister thanked the former minister Artur Grigoryan.

"He has created a working environment in the ministry and effectively solved all the tasks. I believe that Grigorian was one of our best ministers," he said.

The prime minister stressed that the social security sector is very important in Armenia, as the poverty problem is not resolved yet.

Artem Asatryan said he was confident that by working together the ministry will implement all its tasks. -0-

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