Transport security should be brought into line with international standards, driver’s licenses and vehicle registration certificates to be manufactured from most advanced materials
The question of transport safety is included in the schedule of measures to ensure the implementation of the National Strategy for Transportation Security for 2014-2017, which the Government approved at today’s Cabinet meeting. Developed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on instructions issued on the part of the President of the Republic of Armenia, the document aims to reduce the level of damage fatality from transport accidents, providing high-quality transport... more »
For the first time farm animals to be numbered, registered and certified
At the end of 2012, by Prime Minister’s decision, a farm animal numbering, registration and certification program was implemented in Vayots Dzor region. ANI Pass system was developed which makes it possible to enter and analyze information about animals. There were developed a guide on the use of the system, data logs, a user’s manual. In the ANI Pass contains information on all livestock animals, 23,900 altogether. On the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture, the... more »
IT Industry Agenda Discussed At Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan,, the IT Development Support Council held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The Council first reviewed the status of previous meeting’s assignments. Then the meeting discussed issues related to public procurements and VAT problems arising during the implementation of grant programs. Regarding the latter, the Prime Minister ordered to hold an extra consultation and find appropriate solutions. The Council next heard a report... more »
CU Accession Roadmap Implementation Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Eurasian Economic Commission Board Member-Minister Timur Suleymenov who is responsible for coordination of economic and financial policy affairs. The parties have discussed Customs Union accession roadmap implementation working groups’ activities. In particular, views were exchanged on issues related to services and investment, taxation and customs policies, customs duties and intellectual property. After summarizing the progress made... more »
Government Discusses Progress In 2013 Doing Business Implementation
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultative meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss progress in business environment improvement (Doing Business) measures. Reports were delivered by Minister of Economy Vahram Avanesyan and responsible public agency representatives who gave the reasons behind the stated non-compliance with the established schedule. The head of government told them to hold round-table discussions, involving all the stakeholders, and inform... more »
780 State-Run University Students To Get Tuition Refund
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended an Armenia Youth Foundation-hosted scholarship awards ceremony at the Yerevan State Medical University’s conference hall. As a whole, 780 State-run university students have received tuition refund this year in the framework of the competition. The Premier himself handed in some of the certificates. Congratulating the winners, the Prime Minister stated in part, “I get a little bit excited every time I meet you for I remember my... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Serbian Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Serbian Foreign Minister Ivan Mrkic. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said the Armenian-Serbian friendship is further strengthened by the fact that our country is set to expand bilateral relationship. In particular, Tigran Sargsyan stressed the need to wind up economic cooperation in order to catch up with the ongoing high-level political dialogue between the two countries. In this context, the Premier highlighted the role of the... more »
ASPU Refurbished Conference Hall Inaugurated
Attended by Head of Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan Academic Board, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, an overhauled conference hall in the 3rd building of the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan (ASPU) was inaugurated today. Equipped with the latest technical innovations, the conference hall can host various events, conferences, concerts etc. Capital repair took some 6 months to complete. The 600-700-seat hall has a superb lighting system. Strong... more »
Attracting investment seen as a government priority
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government decided to extend to March 1, 2017 the deadline for the payment of VAT on goods worth over 300 million imported by Armenia Wine LLC. Under the new investment program, a brandy producing facility will be built in Aragatsotni Marz to represent a close circuit of cutting edge equipment and technologies ranging from grapes processing to the release of the end product. The Armenia subsidiary of... more »
PM Pays Tribute To Vazgen Sargsyan’s Memory
All-Armenian Commander, Armenia and Artsakh national hero Vazgen Sargsyan’s 55th birthday anniversary is marked this March 5. To commemorate the Commander’s birthday, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Yerablur military cemetery of the Ministry of Defense, laid flowers at the Commander’s grave and killed freedom fighters’ memorials. The Premier was accompanied by Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan, Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, President of... more »
