Government Set To Lower SME Tax Burden
The Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council held a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting agenda featured two items: reducing the tax burden of realtor organizations and lowering the turnover tax rate for trading companies. During the exchange of views that followed, the Prime Minister instructed the relevant government departments to study all the proposals, take them up with the representatives of SMEs and submit recommendations for... more »
PM Meets Public Council Members To Discuss Issues Of Public Concern
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed a Public Council chairman Vazgen Manukyan-led PC delegation to the Office of Government. Issues related to Armenia’s development prospects, as well as other priority issues of public concern were discussed. Reference was made to the introduction of a mandatory funded pension system, Zvartnots airport’s former terminal building, as well as cultural, educational, healthcare and agricultural questions. Vazgen Manukyan made a number of... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Hosts Working Dinner With Giorgi Margvelashvili
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a working dinner with Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili who is paying an official visit to Armenia. The parties stressed the need to strengthen ties in all fields between the two neighboring and friendly countries. They concurred in that the two governments should continue endeavoring toward boosting bilateral trade turnover and implementing joint projects.
Water-User Inspections Continue In Ararat Valley, Government Encourages Investment Projects
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to the ongoing water-user inspections in Ararat Valley, which have led to a number of disclosures and problems identified in this area. The issue was commented on by the Minister of Nature Protection. Based on the private initiative of AJA Free Economic Zone CJSC to set up a free economic zone (FEZ) on the premises of AJA Holding CJSC, their bid to be granted... more »
Armenia-Greece Effective Cooperation To Be Continued
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today Speaker of the Hellenic Republic Parliament Vangelis Meimarakis who is paying a two-day official visit to Armenia. Tigran Sargsyan appreciated the common values-nurtured centuries-old friendship and interstate cooperation between the two peoples. “It is a great value that we must preserve and hand down to future generations. Your visit is another opportunity to promote Armenian- Greek relations,” he said. Thankful for... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Hovsep Shahinyan was relieved of the post of Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia in accordance with his application.
AUA Programs Introduced, Bologna Secretariat Activities Summarized
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a consultative meeting at the Center of the American University of Armenia (AUA) to review Armenia’s educational reforms and programs. The discussion was attended by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Karine Harutyunyan, AUA senior management, representatives from the Bologna Process Monitoring Group Secretariat. AUA Vice President Ashot Ghazaryan came up with a brief report on... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Sums Up Outcome Of Meeting With Russian Counterpart
Following his meeting with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan introduced some details to the news reporters. In particular, he advised that the status of Armenia’s Customs Union and Common Economic Space joining roadmap activities had been discussed during the meeting. “We traced back the actions implemented by the Armenian side. The Russian side hailed the activities of our working groups. We also discussed how Russia might help us implement the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Dmitry Medvedev Discuss Broad Range Of Bilateral Economic Cooperation-Related Issues
As part of his working visit to Sochi (the Russian Federation), Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met today with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev. On behalf of his government and the people of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan complimented his Russian counterpart for high-level organization of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, as well as for Russian athletes’ good performance and the historic record set. “It was a great holiday and we were all delighted with that brilliant... more »
PM Condoles Demise Of Renowned Armenian Scholar Grigor Gurzadyan
One of the greatest Armenians of our time passed away whose numerous activities went a long way toward developing scientific thought in Armenia, giving scientists and researchers the opportunity look into, analyze and evaluate his great legacy. The highly-endowed Armenian left immense literary and artistic heritage that will be reserved a worthy place in our culture. It will open up new scientific horizons for the rising generations. Grigor Gurzadyan was more than a great scholar: he... more »
