Import, Export Privileges Granted, State Highways Roster Finalized
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. With an earlier decision, the Government granted Ararat Food Factory LLC a VAT payment extension until September 1, 2014 for imports worth over AMD300mn, completed the title list of imported equipment, supposed to increase the company’s output capacity and get premium quality raw materials for juices. The company is planning to start the second phase of its investment program up to AMD2.2bn from 1.6... more »
Prime Minister Briefed On CU Accession Work
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan chaired a meeting on the ongoing efforts toward Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union and the Common Economic Space. The task force heads reported on the status of CU membership roadmap measures. Taking note of the reports, the Prime Minister instructed them to strictly adhere to the proposed timetable.
Tigran Sargsyan: our sacred duty is to keep forever the cherished memory of Hrant Matevosyan
On the birthday of great Armenian writer Hrant Matevosyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today Komitas Pantheon in Yerevan. The Head of Government joined family members and literary figures to lay flowers at the grave of Hrant Matevosyan and pay tribute to his blessed memory. “Our sacred duty is to keep forever the cherished memory of Hrant Matevosyan, since I cannot imagine a patriotic citizen of the modern Republic of Armenia unfamiliar with Hrant Matevosyan’s... more »
Prime Minister, IRI Ambassador Discuss Cooperation Prospects
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Mohammad Raiesi. On behalf of the Government Armenia, congratulating the Ambassador and the friendly people of Iran on the national holiday – 35th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Iran (celebrated on February 11) - Tigran Sargsyan wished them every success. “Meetings like this help expand friendship between the two... more »
80 Percent Of Dilijan To Have 24-Hour Water Supply By Yearend
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s working visit to Diliajn is going on. Chaired by the head of government, a consultative meeting was held at Dilijan Town Hall, during which Governor Armen Ghularyan and Mayor Armen Santuryan introduced the existing problems and activities. Several priority programs were said to have been carried out over the past year with the State budget funding of about AMD450mn, including road construction and water supply projects. It was reported that the... more »
Interdepartmental Commission Holds First Meeting To Streamline Post-Rio+20 Activities
The Interdepartmental Commission established to streamline the Rio+20 UN Sustainable Development Summit’s Post-Rio+20 global process-related activities, held its first meeting involving representatives from public agencies and civil society organizations. The Commission was established under the Prime Minister’s Decree of December 9, 2013. The Commission is chaired by Deputy Minister-Chief of Government Staff Tigran Gevorgyan. Secretariat work is ensured by the Office of... more »
Prime Minister: Dilijan International School will have a major role and importance on the global map of education
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid today a working visit to Dilijan. The head of government called at the Dilijan international school, where he was introduced to the progress in the construction of the educational institution. The Dilijan international school will open its doors this September. It will take 90 students in the first academic year. In 2023, the students’ number will be 650 covering some 60 countries. 90 percent of the students will study free of charge thanks to... more »
Issues Of Public Concern In Spotlight
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to a number of issues of public concern. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan reported on the situation in the city of Vanadzor: “A few days ago a major accident occurred on the gas-main leading to Vanadzor, and the service company suspended the supply for safety considerations. As a result, heating-related problems... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Nerses Ter-Vardanyan was appointed to the post of Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Armenia. *** Nerses Ter-Vardanyan Date and Pace of Birth June 17, 1981, Yerevan Education 1997-2001, Yerevan State University, Department of History 2001-2003, Yerevan State University, Department of History, Post-graduate course 2003-2006, National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oriental Studies, Post-graduate... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Armen Hairapetyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. *** Armen Hairapetyan Date and Place of Birth July 12, 1970, Artik town Education 1987-1992, Yerevan Institute of National Economy,” “Labor Organization and Standardization,” qualification of economist Work Experience 1994-1998, Savings Bank’s Ararat branch office, senior economist at Credit... more »
