Government Set To Support Canned Fruit, Vegetable Producing Companies
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan chaired a consultative meeting, attended by cannery union representatives and heads of government departments and agencies. The aim of the meeting was to learn the problems faced by vegetable and fruit puree, canned food, fruit juice producing companies in order to discuss ways of extending State support. During the meeting, the Premier was briefed on the current situation and the existing problems. Some 40 entities are operational in the given field, most... more »
Armenia Southern Railroad Project Design Introduced
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Rasia FZE investment company president Joseph Borkovski. The guests introduced the Armenia Southern Railroad project design and feasibility study. Consisting of 27 stations, the railroad will have a length of about 300 km, including several bridges and 60 tunnels. The project cost is estimated at USD3.2bn. Scheduled for up to 6 years, construction may start in 2016 and end in 2022. “We need to work out a roadmap for... more »
World Bank Ready To Continue Assisting Armenia With Business Climate Improvement Effort
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by World Bank Executive Director Frank Heemskerk. Appreciating the ongoing cooperation with the World Bank, the Prime Minister stressed the need to further strengthen and develop interaction. “Several programs have been implemented with the World Bank’s assistance. We feel happy for the Bank’s high opinion, according to which all the programs proved successful and efficacious,” the Premier said. Tigran... more »
Prime Minister: “The IT sector enters new stage of development in Armenia”
Under the high patronage of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, ArmTech 2013 the 6th annual forum of high technologies kicked off today at the Research Institute of Mathematical Machines in Yerevan. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister noted that ArmTech is a good opportunity to record achievements and discuss challenges. “The private sector is first of all expected to provide for continuous improvement of the educational system and the provision of highly skilled IT... more »
At Intergovernmental Commission Meeting Tigran Sargsyan, Maxim Sokolov Discuss Ways To Strengthen Bilateral Strategic Ties
A meeting of the Armenian- Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation was held in St Petersburg. Commission co-chairs Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov had private talks before the opening of the 15th meeting. The Prime Minister thanked Maxim Sokolov for a warm welcome and said, “Trade and economic relations between our countries are developing steadily. Trade turnover between Armenia and Russia went up 20... more »
Armenia EXPO - 2013 Kicks Off
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of Armenia EXPO-2013 regional-universal trade and industry fair at the Yerevan Expo Hall. On behalf of the Government of Armenia and himself, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan felicitated the participants on the opening of the exposition: “Armenia EXPO regional exhibition has already established a nice tradition. We view it as a platform that will give our country a chance to discover new ways of economic growth, because the... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Meets With Belgian Counterpart Elio Di Rupo
On a working visit to China, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with his Belgian counterpart Elio Di Rupo in Dalian city. The two prime ministers talked about the economic situation in their respective countries and outlined future action. The Belgian Premier said there are positive indications for economic stabilization in Europe. Elio Di Rupo asked about Armenia’s relations with the European Union and the Customs Union. Tigran Sargsyan said Armenia will not give up the European... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets Bulgarian Counterpart Plamen Oresharski
On a working visit to China, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski. At the request of his Bulgarian counterpart, Tigran Sargsyan presented the economic situation in Armenia, advising that his government was able to achieve a 7% economic growth last year. In turn, Plamen Oresharski said Armenia’s performance is quite impressive, since this index proved even beyond a number of European States. Referring to bilateral relations, both... more »
Armenian, Chinese Prime Ministers Meet: China To Provide Armenia USD16mn Grant
As part of his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with his Chinese counterpart Li Kequang in Dalian city. Welcoming the guest, the Chinese Premier thanked Armenia for taking part in the World Economic Forum in Dalian. “Our latest meeting was on the sidelines of the Shanghai Expo, and I am happy to see you back to China,” the head of Chinese government noted. Thankful for reception, the Armenian Prime Minister first spoke... more »
Armenia, NKR Prime Ministers-Led Meeting Discusses Pension Reform In Artsakh
NKR Government hosted a meeting headed by the Armenian and NKR Prime Ministers to discuss introduction of funded pension system in Artsakh. The pace of pension reform was discussed in addition to existing problems and legislative improvements. The representatives of the Armenian government made relevant suggestions and shared Armenia’s experience. Tigran Sargsyan instructed the State Revenue Committee, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the Central Bank of Armenia to... more »
