2014 Business Environment Action Plan Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan presided over a consultation on Armenia’s program of action to improve the business environment («Doing Business») in 2014. In particular, the meeting discussed a set of measures under the Doing Business-2014 program to be carried out by individual ministries and government agencies. Responsible representatives of ministries and government departments came up with detailed comments and recommendations concerning their action plans. The... more »
Final Statement By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan During National Assembly Debate Of 2014 State Budget Bill
First of all, let me thank you on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia for the discussions that took place at the National Assembly. The standing committees, the members of Parliament raised various questions for over a week regarding the State budget, and we had the opportunity to produce explanations. The discussions resulted in numerous recommendations accepted, with dozens of proposals to be subject of discussions in the coming months. Only 27% of the proposals have been... more »
New Round In Air Transport Liberalization
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government entrusted the Ministry of Economy with the implementation and coordination of specific measures to liberalize air transport and introduce the “open skies” policy in Armenia. The decision provides as follows: in cooperation with the GDCA, the Ministry of Economy shall exercise the following functions: amendments to the air communication-related agreements signed between the... more »
PM Welcomes Renowned Violinist Pinchas Zukermann
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received world-famous violinist and conductor Pinchas Zukermann, who is in Yerevan to participate in the closing concert of the 14th edition of the Yerevan Perspectives international music festival. The celebrity artist will act as both conductor and soloist to perform “Camerata Salzburg” with the orchestra. The distinguished guest thanked the Premier and the Armenian Ministry of Culture for support and cooperation. Festival’s... more »
3 State Inspectorates’ Checklists Approved Following Risk-Based Checkups
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council met today in the Office of Government. The council discussed the Ministry of Urban Development Staff-affiliated State Urban Development Inspectorate’s risk-based audit methodology and checklists. The risk-based inspection methodology was said to take note of facilities’ assessment, as well as the distinction of structured risk controls before starting a checkup. The meeting further... more »
Liquor - National Drug Producer - Gets State Quality Certificate
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, “Human Health” 10th national scientific-medical conference kicked off in Yerevan under the motto “National drugs: international quality.” For the first time in history, an Armenian drug manufacturer – Liquor pharmaceutical company - was awarded the State certificate of quality conformity (good manufacturing operations, GMP), which will result in higher public confidence in the quality of Liquor-made products both at... more »
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Governing Council met today in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved a 1.280 km-long road section reconstruction (expansion) project pertaining to Arshakunyats Avenue in Yerevan.
Government To Consider Introduction Of Best Methods In Education
Mekhitar Sebastatsi educational complex pupils hosted Saturday Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Premier visited the Institution, author and creator of mobile school program development, management and distribution system. Tigran Sargsyan was accompanied by Minister-Chief of Government Staff Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Urban Development Samvel Tadevosyan, Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunyan, Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Manuk... more »
For Journalists’ Reference
Based on Republic of Armenia Law “On Mass Media,” as well as on Government Decree N 333 - N of March 3, 2004, referred to as “Standard procedure for accreditation of journalists with State agencies,” from December 6, 2013, through December 23, 2013, the Republic of Armenia Government Staff’s Information and Public Relations Department will be implementing accreditation of journalists for coverage of government activities. Applicants must submit a written... more »
Armenia, Iran Statistics Services Sign MOU
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Iranian Statistics Center Director Adel Azar. “We are happy to start cooperating with friendly Iran in the field of statistics. We are convinced that both countries will benefit from such cooperation,” Tigran Sargsyan said adding that strengthened ties in this field my help expand and deepen bilateral relationship, in general. In turn, Adel Azar noted that Armenia and Iran boast high-level economic and... more »
