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 »
Audiobook.am - Largest Armenian Online Audio Gallery Introduced
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the presentation of audiobook.am website in the Ararat Diocese Primate’s Office. The event was also attended by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan and other officials. After the Lord’s Prayer had been recited under the blessings of Ararat Patriarchal Diocese Vicar, His Eminence Navasard Archbishop Kchoyan, the Prime Minister welcomed and complimented the... more »
PM Briefs Domestic Producers On CU Accession Work
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the Domestic Manufacturers Union’s 6th Congress in Yerevan. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister advised that numerous meetings had been held with the Union’s representatives to discuss various issues of mutual interest. In this context, Tigran Sargsyan gave details of the activities carried out on the way to Armenia’s joining the Customs Union. According to the head of government, the working groups are working quite... more »
Fair competitive environment is a government priority
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the presentation of EV Consulting Co. and “Economy and Values” research center-published Armenia’s Fifth National Competitiveness report for 2013-2014. The Prime Minister said the government has been cooperating with EV Consulting, which has a significant influence on the formation of the government’s economic policy. According to Tigran Sargsyan, his government’s most important priority is the formation of a fair... more »
FREDA Foundation Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Rural Economic Development Foundation of Armenia (FREDA) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed and approved the Foundation’s 2014 draft budget, the estimate of maintenance costs, the payroll and the annual program of activities. It was noted that the 2014 draft budget had been developed, based on the balance of profits and expenditures, whereas the profits exceeded the maintenance... more »
