Tigran Sargsyan-Led Delegation To Leave For Russian Federation
On February 23, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation will be off to the Russian Federation on a working visit. Prime Minister Sargsyan will meet with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev in Sochi to discuss issues high on bilateral agenda. The parties will take the opportunity to talk about Armenia’s participation in the Eurasian integration process. The delegation will consist of Minister-Chief of Government Staff Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Finance David... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Statement At Third Annual Pension Forum
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, I welcome you and wish fruitful work. The topic on our agenda is extremely important all over the world now. Forums like this help us discuss the modern world’s most effective pension systems, review the existing shortcomings and achievements so that we could amend the model we have developed and applied in Armenia. First of all, I would like to note that a public spotlight is kept on the concept... more »
Armenia CU Accession-Aimed Activities Summarized
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Eurasian Economic Commission Board member- Minister Tatsyana Valovaya. Her delegation arrived in Yerevan to discuss progress in the ongoing talks on Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union. Note that in order to coordinate this process, 22 thematic working groups had been set up by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision of November 26, 2013. Tigran Sargsyan advised that weekly consultations are held at Government to hear reports on... more »
United States To Provide USD 255 Thousand To Develop Armenia's National Brand Strategy
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a donation memorandum on brand development was signed in the Office of Government between the Ministry of Economy and the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia, on the one hand, and the U.S. Agency for International Development, on the other. The document was signed by Minister of Economy Vahram Avanesyan, Armenia National Competitiveness Foundation Executive Director Arman Khachaturyan for the Armenian side, and USAID Mission Director... more »
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 »
