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 »
All developer organizations will submit performance reports Control over compliance will be enhanced in construction
Of 1600 construction firms licensed in Armenia, only 778 or 50 percent are currently reporting to the National Statistics Service. To get comprehensive information on the scope of construction activities, the Government came up with a legislative initiative to amend the licensing law. Once accepted, the initiative will ensure that all of the 1600 licensed entities will have to submit performance reports. The draft law will be submitted to the National Assembly in the manner established by... more »
Gas distribution network to be built in Meghri and Agarak with the proceeds of Iranian grant
On December 23, 2011, the governments of the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to provide development assistance to Armenia, under which Iran has already provided a grant of USD2mn for construction of a gas distribution network in Meghri and Agarak towns of Armenia. In accordance with the MOU, Armenia will be responsible for the costs associated with the settlement of customs duties and mandatory payments due to the supply of goods,... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Calls For Dialog With “Against” Movement Representatives
Dear Colleagues, I would like to start today’s session with a question that has been troubling our youth and society, namely the funded pension system reform. First of all, I want to note that civil society is being formed in the Republic of Armenia, which dictates its own rules. This means that as a government, we must reconsider our activities to take into consideration the fact that our most important task is to promote and foster civil society. Secondly, this movement has... more »
Vehicle Number Plates To Get More Convenient and Readable
The government passed a decision to harmonize the traffic police-administered vehicle registration numbers with new international standards: henceforth they will be more readable and suitable for use. The new plates will also feature the national flag of the Republic of Armenia. Established by a previous government decision, the first-rate registration numbers had letters smaller than the numbers, which in some cases causes problems in terms of readability, including the similarity of O,... more »
Contract Service Non-Commissioned Officers System Due In Armed Forces
The government approved a bill on amendments to the law “On Approval of Armed Forces Internal Service Law,” in a bid to address the need for a system of professional non-commissioned officers in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. The army reform aims to create a sergeant service system in line with the international standards, both by making changes to the existing command staff hierarchy and introducing new non-commissioned positions in the Army. The bill... more »
Armenian Jewelers Not To Pay Export Duties for Purchase of Russian Rough Diamonds
Based on the agreement signed on December 2, 2013 between the Republic of Armenia Government and the Government of the Russian Federation on natural gas, crude oil and diamond supply cooperation agreement, under which Armenian entities are not entitled to re-export the export-duty-free rough diamonds obtained from the Russian Federation, the Government established today a registration procedure, recognizing the Ministry of Economy as its authorized authority. Under Russian laws, the... more »
Government Takes Steps To Prevent Natural Disasters Technical Requirements To Be Established In Environmental Field
The Government passed a decision allocating about 51 million drams to develop design estimate documentation of priority measures aimed at preventing flooding in Aragatsotn, Ararat, Gegharkunik, Lori, Kotayk, Syunik regions. The list of the actions scheduled for implementation in 2014, was developed by a working group consisting of specialists from the ministries of Agriculture and Emergency Situations based on the findings of field surveys. The development and implementation of... more »
NGOs Representing Ethnic Minorities To Get Support
AMD20mn is envisaged in the 2014 State budget for ethnic minority non-governmental organizations. The Coordinating Council operational by the presidential adviser allocated AMD9mn to the Council-affiliated community organizations at its February meeting. Today’s Cabinet meeting approved the allocations made to two Assyrian, Belarusian, German, Yezidi, Polish, Greek, Russian, Georgian, Ukrainian and Kurdish communities. The Council next decided to transfer AMD11mn to... more »
Prime Minister’s Cup-2014 Of “Brain-Ring” Intellectual Game Kicks Off
The fifth edition of the Prime Minister’s Cup of “Brain-Ring” intellectual game tournament kicks off. This year’s edition will involve about 150 participants representing 23 State agency teams. The Prime Minister’s Cup is organized by “Armenian Association of Experts” and “Civil Servants’ Association,” with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science. The tournament seeks to encourage government officials’... more »
