Government Hearings Of 2013 State Agency Performance Reports Kick Off
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government proceeded today with the hearings of public agency performance, government action plan and priority tasks implementation reports for 2013. Reports were delivered by the ministers of Labor and Social Affairs, Healthcare, Sport and Youth Affairs, Diaspora, Agriculture, Finance, Energy and Natural Resources, Economy, Transport and Communications, as well as the heads of the Social Insurance Public Service, Ministry of... more »
SME Tax Regime Facilitation Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a regular meeting of the SME Development Council was held today in the Office of Government. As at the previous meeting, the meeting looked at the possibility of amending the Republic of Armenia law on tax turnover. Addressing the SME representatives in attendance, the Prime Minister said that the proposed amendment seeks to reduce the turnover tax from the currently applicable 3.5% to 1% through more accurate documentation covering all... more »
Inspection Reform Leads To Improved Business Environment
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting approved a sample checklist and a methodology for risk-based checkups to be carried out by the Ministry of Urban Development-affiliated State Urban Development Inspectorate, as well as the summary description of risk criteria. The decision provides that risks in urban planning decisions will be assessed by means of facility checks and that the developer shall be considered as the operator... more »
PM Welcomes Newly Appointed Turkmen Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Armenia Kurbannazar Nazarov. Congratulating the diplomat on appointment as Ambassador, the Prime Minister stated in part, “As we attach great importance to bilateral relationship, we are eager to deepen and expand them ahead. On behalf of the Government of Armenia, I wish to assure you that we will do everything to contribute to your mission in our country.” Thankful for appreciation of... more »
PM Chairs Meeting To Discuss Customs Union Accession Work
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss progress toward accession to the Customs Union and the common economic space. The heads of corresponding task forces gave details on the activities and steps implemented under the Customs Union accession roadmap. Tigran Sargsyan directed the representatives of responsible agencies to strictly abide by the established timetable and report back any problem at the upcoming consultations.... more »
PM Holds Festive Reception For Media Representatives
On New Year and Christmas festivities, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed mass media representatives to the Government’s Conference Hall. On behalf of his government, Tigran Sargsyan congratulated those present on the occasion, wishing them fruitful and exciting work. “Mass media are playing an important role in Armenia, especially if we consider that over the past five years, you have shouldered a task of high responsibility in terms of strengthening democracy.... more »
Society Should Be Enabled To Monitor Government Activities
The first Cabinet sitting of 2014 was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the audience: “Good afternoon, dear colleagues. I wish you all a happy New Year and Merry Christmas. May 2014 bring us new achievements in public service. We are in for a hard work’s year. We have approved per-agency priorities for 2014. My first directive therefore is that you get them through to the public-at-large so that society... more »
Established On Demise of Jim Torosyan, Funeral Commission Holds Meeting
Established on the passing of USSR People’s Architect, Academician of the International Academy of Architecture, Member of SU Academy of Arts, Academician of SU and RF Academy of Architecture and Construction, laureate of numerous State prizes of USSR and Armenian SSR, Honored Architect of the Republic of Armenia, holder of a presidential award, Knight of the Order of Red Banner of Labor and Order of Honor of the USSR, holder of St. Sahak-St. Mesrob Orders of the Armenian Apostolic... more »
New Year, Christmas-Dated Congratulatory Remarks By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan
“Dear compatriots, 2013 is going out and we all are going to see in the year 2014. All the Cabinet members are visiting today Armenia’s military units to wish the troops a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Under the leadership of the Supreme Commander, we have spared no effort to enhance our troops’ fighting capacity and combat skills in 2013. There is no problem that we cannot solve together, just need to believe. First of all, I would like to note that thanks... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Sends Condolence Message To Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a cable of condolences to Head of Russian Government Dmitry Medvedev in connection with the terrorist acts in Volgograd. The cable reads as follows: “Dmitry Anatolevich, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express most sincere condolences on the tragic loss of innocent lives in Volgograd terrorist acts. Committed on the eve of Season’s holidays, those appalling acts of cruelty and cynical nature... more »
