Interuniversity consortium-related programs discussed in government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss coordination of the activities of the interuniversity consortium. In attendance was the rector of the State pedagogical university after Kh. Abovyan, as well as the rectors of marz- and NKR-based pedagogical universities. The meeting discussed as follows: cooperation with European universities, prospects of modernization, harmonization with the standards set by “Pedagogical and Psychological... more »
Prime Minister meets with WB representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a World Bank delegation led by leading economist for South Caucasian Pedro Rodriguez. In attendance was head of the World Bank Armenia office Jean-Michel Happi. The meeting agenda comprised mining sector tax regime peculiarities and methodology, inclusive of tax regime efficiency enhancement-related issues.
State support for investment program
On visit to Jermuk International Company, which is the Armenia representative of PepsiCo International, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan familiarized himself with the pace running works at the newly founded enterprise, which is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies of European manufacture. To launch production of carbonized drinks of some trade marks, last year Jermuk International imported AMD2.8bn dram worth of equipment for which the Company was granted a VAT payment deferral to... more »
Armenian Prime Minister and Swiss President discuss prospects of bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with President of Switzerland Micheline Calmy-Rey on the sidelines of Swiss President’s official visit to Armenia. On behalf of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, a working breakfast was hosted in honor of the high-ranking guest during which the head of the Armenian government described the current status and the development prospects of Armenia’s economy. At the request of the President of Switzerland, Tigran Sargsyan presented... more »
