PM Receives IMF Armenia Mission Head
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Head of the IMF Armenia Mission Mark Horton. Highly appreciative of bilateral cooperation, the parties expressed confidence that it will continue ahead. Mark Horton congratulated the Prime Minister on the fact that the IMF has approved a 125 million dollar-worth renewed financing facility for Armenia. “The IMF commended the path covered by Armenia, the new program and the prospects for the future. All the directors, especially those from... more »
Modern State’s Most Important Task Is To Create Effective Educational System
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the participants of “Education, science and economics in universities and schools: integration in cross-border educational space” international symposium in Tsakhkadzor. Welcoming the conference on behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of events like this, since they are an opportunity to discuss topical issues and get the views of prominent scholars on possible challenges. The Premier emphasized that amid... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Attends EPP Summit
Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the Summit of the European People’s Party in the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium Brussels. The Summit brings together the political leaders of EPP member parties, country Presidents, Prime Ministers and Ministers. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan delivered a speech, touching on the challenges related to Europe and the region. Speaking about the events taking place in Ukraine, Tigran... more »
Social Sector Regulatory Framework Improved
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Economic Regulations Reform Council met in the Office of Government. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the OSCE, the World Bank and EU Armenia Mission, which assist the National Center for Legislative Regulation in its activities. National Center for Legislative Regulation Director Armen Yeghiazaryan introduced reforms in the social sector. It was proposed to remove the mandatory registration of professional experience,... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets European Parliament, European Commission Representatives In Brussels
RPA Vice President, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan is in Belgian capital, Brussels to attend the Summit of the European People’s Party (EPP). The Prime Minister met today with several representatives of the European Parliament, European Commission’s Office of External Affairs, other European and international organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations at the headquarters of the European Friends of Armenia NGO. The Prime Minister answered questions of interest to... more »
Healthcare Ministry Team Wins Brain Ring Tournament For Prime Minister’s Cup
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the final game of “Brain Ring” intellectual game tournament for the Republic of Armenia Prime Minister’s Cup. The winner of the tournament was the team of the Ministry of Healthcare who defeated the Foreign Ministry squad in the final game. The third place in the tournament went to the team of the Ministry of Territorial Administration. The Prime Minister himself handed in the Cup to the winning team. Congratulating the... more »
Mandatory payments data should be made available to consumers MP’s legislative initiative comprehensively discussed at Cabinet sitting
The Government discussed a set of amendments to the law “On Public Services Regulatory Authority,” which was initiated by MP Hrant Bagratyan. According to the author, the bill seeks to protect consumers’ interests by preventing operator staff from handling the meters in the absence of the consumer. According to the Government, the bill raises new questions concerning technical and financial solutions in terms of imposing additional costs to consumers and businesses. The... more »
Low pensions were raised in the first place Poverty reduction indicators are eloquent
At the end of today’s Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan addressed the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatrânu with the question regarding the impact of this January 1 rise in pensions on poverty reduction in Armenia. “It is no secret that of 550 thousand pensioners, 350 thousand are faced with the problem of poverty. As we raised pensions by 15% as of this January 1, we tried to firstly increase the pensions of those entitled to lower pensions.... more »
Information technology sector rapidly developing in the provinces as well “The country’s administrative division reform debate enters its final stage,” Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said
The government approved today a concept note on local self-government activity IT coverage and development of information society. Declared as a government priority, the IT sector is rapidly developing in the provinces as well. Developing is telecommunications infrastructure, expanding is the number and geography of Internet users. Implemented within the framework of the concept, the IT coverage of local self-government system in Armenia will create a solid basis for LSG... more »
Readmission applications from Republic of Armenia citizens residing in the EU without authorization will be processed within specific time frames Accreditation decisions will be made by an independent body
At today’s Cabinet sitting, the Government approved an action plan for implementation of the agreement “On readmission of persons residing without authorization” between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union. In particular, the meeting approved a procedure to follow in processing the applications received under the agreement. The State Migration Service (SMS) of Armenia was appointed to be Armenia’s authorized entity. An SMS Head-chaired interagency group... more »
