PM Receives International Observer Mission Delegation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of international observers led by President of International Expertise Center for Electoral Systems Alexander Zinc. ”Appreciative of your involvement, we will provide all the facilities necessary for successful completion of your mission. We have done everything to ensure that the upcoming election proves the best one in our history,” the Prime Minister pointed out. The guests hailed the government’s reform... more »
PM Receives CIS Observer Mission Delegation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by head of CIS observer mission for Armenia’s May 6 parliamentary election, Deputy Chairman of CIS Executive Committee Vladimir Garkun. Thanking the Prime Minister for invitation, Mr. Garkun said the mission comprises 173 observers and gave the details of the nationwide monitoring carried out since April 16. The head of CIS observer mission highlighted the smooth pace of electoral campaign, with equal conditions offered to... more »
2012 Government Program of Activities and Priorities Approved
The government held its first sitting of 2012, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Congratulating the cabinet members on New Year and Christmas, the Prime Minister wished them fruitful work. The government approved the government’s program of activities, its rationale, as well as the priorities and the underlying principles for 2012. The program includes 135 items altogether covering the whole body of ministries and government agencies. The priorities for this year are:... more »
From the Palette of 2011
2011 is over: normally, it is the time to summarize past year’s achievements and shortcomings. As we ushered in the year 2011, the government concentrated on a number of important programs, most of which were carried out during the past year. Specifically, new approaches were introduced in agriculture Following the unprecedented decline of 2010, the farming sector soon recovered to boast 14% growth last year. According to experts, this was triggered not only by favorable... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulations On New Year And Christmas Holidays
Dear compatriots, One more year is up and we are turning another page of history. What are the past year’s historical events which we can be proud of and which ones can teach a lesson to safeduard us against future mistakes? I am convinced that each of us is worried about these issues as the running year is nearing completion.. 2011 can be considered as a year of recovery from the global crisis. We came out ever stronger and better prepared to face new challenges: It is due... more »
All Welfare Payments Increased
The Cabinet met in their last sitting of 2011, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Pursuant to amended government decree, base pension rate will be up about 24% as of January 1, 2012, from AMD 10,500 to AMD 13 thousand. The average retirement pension will be 31,300 dram instead of 28, 700 (9 percent growth), welfare pensions will average 16, 500 instead of 13, 200 dram (about 20 percent growth), the average rate of disability pensions for rank-and-file servicemen will rise to about... more »
Armenia’s Industrial Development Strategy Was Presented
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the economic seminar organized by the Republican Party of Armenia at Tumo Center for Creative Technologies in Yerevan. Therefore, Armenia’s industrial development strategy was presented. The seminar was attended by Government and the National Assembly, as well as business sector representatives. Greeting the participants of the seminar, Tigran Sargsyan noted, “This economic seminar has two goals: first, the Republican Party of... more »
Armenian-Georgian Intergovernmental Commission Sitting Took Place Today, Headed by Tigran Sargsyan and Nika Gilauri
The sitting of the Armenian-Georgian intergovernmental commission was held today in Batumi, headed by the Prime Ministers of Armenia and Georgia Tigran Sargsyan and Nika Gilauri. The sides discussed a wide range of issues related to economy, culture, tourism and other areas of cooperation. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan thanked the Georgian side for the warm welcome showed towards the Armenian delegation. “The goal of the intergovernmental commission is to expand and diversify the... more »
Prime Minister’s Speech at the National Assembly during the Presentation of the 2012 State Budget Project
Dear colleagues, in accordance with the requirements of the Article 90 of the RA Constitution, we present the 2012 state budget project to the National Assembly. I want to thank you for the exciting discussions, which took place during the Cabinet sittings. The many suggestions and recommendations presented by you have become the subject of discussion of the Government, because they were very useful for us to understand what the issues of concern of the MPs are. We have presented a... more »
Regulatory Guillotine To Launch Soon
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a letter of intention has been signed between the Government and international donor organizations on boosting Armenia’s economic management efficiency through “regulatory guillotine.” The document was signed by Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan for the Republic of Armenia, USAID/Armenia mission director Dr Jatinder K. Cheema for the USAID, acting head of the OSCE Yerevan office Karel Hoffstran for the OSCE, WB field... more »
