Armenia’s legislation being harmonized with Customs Union regulations ANPP standing power unit to be operational until September, 2016 Belarusian farm machinery to continue working in Armenia
Armenia has embraced a State policy of acceding to the Customs Union. As a result, the need has arisen to tune its agro-industrial sector laws with the legal framework of the Customs Union. Today’s Cabinet sitting revoked an earlier decision on the given issue. The Customs Union is abiding the 2013 safety regulations in the field of meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, fruit, grain and vegetable juices that ought to be localized in Armenia following its CU accession.... more »
Vehicle property tax losses to be reduced “Prisoner Assistance Fund” gets vehicles
The Government amended two previous decisions to set a sample form and deadlines for community heads to submit online notifications to the road police service and banks on the absence of vehicle-associated property tax liabilities. The amendments are expected to minimize vehicle property tax losses and help streamline the revenue projecting and money collecting process. The Government next decided to hand over to the Prisoner Assistance Fund for free use over an indefinite period... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan instructs to set up a working group to examine the legality of speed-meter recorded fines
Dear colleagues, I would like to start today’s session with an instruction. The problem at hand is kept in public spotlight and arouses serious concerns and dissatisfaction in society. I mean the penalties coming from the breach of traffic rules, namely to what extent these penalties are fair, proportionate to those cases specified in our legislation, whether there are legislative gaps in this area, what the international practice suggests and what are the mechanisms to be used so that... more »
Tax authority to conduct mandatory funded component’s individual registration database Civil defense evaluation procedure approved
In compliance with articles 9, 14 and 17 of the law “On Funded Pensions,” the Government amended a previous decree to make a re-distribution in the 2014 State budget. In accordance with the above Articles, the tax authority runs the mandatory funded component’s individual registration database, receives monthly returns of personnel contributions from employers, after checking their accuracy issues corresponding directives to the Treasury and so on. Today’s... more »
Government approves country’s long-term development plan Every citizen should prefer to live in Homeland
At the Cabinet sitting of March 27, 2014, the Government approved Armenia’s long-term development plan for 2014-2025. The Executive revised the Sustainable Development Program of 2008 in the light of the global financial crisis trends and new realities. The revised post-crisis strategic plan aims to provide a systematic framework for the formation of government policy directions. The new program will help the government mobilize the country’s potential around a strategic... more »
“Heritage” faction members suggest convening National Assembly sessions fortnightly Government ready to discuss the proposal of the opposition
Today’s Cabinet sitting reviewed a bill on amendments to the law “On Rules and Procedures of the National Assembly,” which is a legislative initiative introduced by a group of MPs. They suggest convening three-day sittings fortnightly. The bill seeks to make the legislature’s work more dynamic. As noted in the opinion of the Government, the Executive shares this view and is interested in the matter as it will be an opportunity to discuss greater number of... more »
Anti-tuberculosis effort to increase in efficiency Labor market will grow in competitiveness
The Government’s March 27 meeting renamed the National Tuberculosis Control Office SNCO into National Anti-Tuberculosis Center SNCO, which in turn will be merged with the Ministry of Health-affiliated Republican TB Dispensary CJSC. The terms of reference of the newly established entity cover both the implementation of those measures envisaged under the National Tuberculosis Control Program and the provision of medical services. The new scheme is supposed to enhance the quality of... more »
Premier’s Cup 2014-Dilijanyan Games Intellectual Game Tournament Kicks Off In Dilijan
“What, Where, When?” Premier’s Cup 2014-Dilijanyan Games intellectual game tournament will be held this March 28-30 in the framework of the Dilijanyan Games international intellectual festival. Held under the high patronage of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the event will bring together the strongest teams of Armenia, Russia, Belarus and Georgia. The annual tournament is organized by the Armenian Connoisseurs Association.
National Brand Development Strategy-Related Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the representatives of the national branding strategy development working group. Note that the task of developing a competitive branding strategy and a program of branding (including a detailed three-year communication strategy) has been entrusted to U.S.-based GK Brand, Inc. GK Brand founder and director Vasken Kalayjian introduced the steps taken to develop a national brand. Then the Prime Minister discussed further steps with the members... more »
2014-2025 Long-Term Strategic Development Program To Be Finalized For Government Approval
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the 2014-2025 Long-Term Strategic Development Program (LSDP) Coordinating Council met in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed the LSDP revision process, as well as its basic principles and directions. Views were exchanged regarding the proposals and recommendations voiced by meeting participants, including the representatives of civil society and international organizations. The Prime Minister instructed the heads of relevant agencies... more »
