Government Steps Up Business Climate Betterment Effort
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to the question of natural gas caloric value, which has been kept in public spotlight recently (see separate). Proceeding to the agenda, the government approved the 2014 business climate improvement action plan, which seeks to enhance the country’s overall competitiveness. The steps envisaged will help simplify the administrative procedures needed to... more »
Government Discusses Gas Caloric Value Question: Relevant Commission To Be Established Under Prime Minister’s Instruction
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan - Dear Colleagues, let us start today’s proceedings. The problem of gas caloric value (GCV) remains a priority concern to our society. Despite the fact that numerous explanations have been given by experts, there is still some doubt as to whether gas caloric value corresponds to data on record and that gas quality meets the standard. We must answer all these questions in an exhaustive manner. First of all, I would like to listen to Robert Nazarian in... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decisions, Samvel Minasyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Ararat Marz of Armenia, while Ashot Vardanyan was relieved of the office of Chief of Staff of Ararat Marz Administration. In accordance with another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Ashot Vardanyan was appointed Deputy Governor of Ararat Marz.
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Karlen Hakobyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Ararat Marz of Armenia. In accordance with another decision, signed by the Prime Minister, Ilyich Shadyan was appointed to serve as Deputy Governor of Ararat Marz.
Government Set To Support Canned Fruit, Vegetable Producing Companies
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan chaired a consultative meeting, attended by cannery union representatives and heads of government departments and agencies. The aim of the meeting was to learn the problems faced by vegetable and fruit puree, canned food, fruit juice producing companies in order to discuss ways of extending State support. During the meeting, the Premier was briefed on the current situation and the existing problems. Some 40 entities are operational in the given field, most... more »
Armenia Southern Railroad Project Design Introduced
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Rasia FZE investment company president Joseph Borkovski. The guests introduced the Armenia Southern Railroad project design and feasibility study. Consisting of 27 stations, the railroad will have a length of about 300 km, including several bridges and 60 tunnels. The project cost is estimated at USD3.2bn. Scheduled for up to 6 years, construction may start in 2016 and end in 2022. “We need to work out a roadmap for... more »
World Bank Ready To Continue Assisting Armenia With Business Climate Improvement Effort
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by World Bank Executive Director Frank Heemskerk. Appreciating the ongoing cooperation with the World Bank, the Prime Minister stressed the need to further strengthen and develop interaction. “ Several programs have been implemented with the World Bank’s assistance. We feel happy for the Bank’s high opinion, according to which all the programs proved successful and efficacious,” the Premier said. Tigran... more »
PM Attends St. Sarkis Feast Celebrations
The feast of youth mediator St. Sarkis is marked on February 15. His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, declared it to be the day of youth blessing. In the frame of St. Sarkis feast-dedicated celebrations, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended two exhibitions open at the National Art Center and the House of Painters’ Union. These already traditional exhibitions feature young artists’ best works on the theme of love: love for God, love for country, love for... more »
Some Armenian Exports To China May Increase Significantly
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, headed by Zhou Li. Welcoming the guest, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part, “Armenia is eager to develop relationship with the friendly China as it is one of the priorities of our country. We are glad that high-level political relations have been built between our two countries.” Emphasizing the need for developing economic exchanges, the head of the Armenian... more »
Sustainable Mining Conference To Be Held In Yerevan This Spring
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received World Bank Country Director Jean -Michel Happi, U.S. Ambassador John Heffern, German Ambassador Reiner Morell and British Ambassador Jonathan Aves. The aim of the meeting was to discuss their joint initiative to hold a sustainable mining-dedicated conference in Yerevan this spring. The World Bank Yerevan Office Director said that the conference is a necessity in the light of the recent |mining industry developments worldwide and in Armenia: a new... more »
