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 »
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 »
