North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Management Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Management Council held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. To begin with, the Council took note of the report on the status of previous session’s assignments. Then the meeting discussed and made technical amendments to the contract signed with Aegis International. The latter is to provide a feasibility study for a 50km-long road section in the southern sector of... more »
RA Police Report Back 2013 Activities
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government of Armenia heard today the Police report on 2013 first half-year activities and implementation of government program priorities. Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan reported back the steps and reforms undertaken in the period under review to implement the government program and priorities for 2013. He introduced the details of the work performed toward the implementation of the system of video surveillance in public places and the... more »
National Defense In Public Spotlight
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister gave the floor to Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan. The latter reported that after the failed attempt of sabotage act committed by the special units of the enemy on the night of 19 to 20 January, there is some tension on the Azeri side. Meanwhile, our people should not have any safety concerns, since our soldiers are on the watch as always. Reminding that the... more »
11 More Public Agencies Submit Performance Reports
The hearings of 2013 public agency performance reports continued today in the Office of Government. Reports were delivered by the ministers of Territorial Administration, Urban Development, Nature Protection, Foreign Affairs, Defense, Justice, Emergency Situations, as well as the heads of State Committee of Immovable Property Cadastre, State Nuclear Safety Regulatory Authority, State Water Board and State Migration Service. They reported back the status of priority tasks for 2013,... more »
International Experts Highly Value Government’s Pension Reform Effort
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation headed by the Council Chairman of the Fund “C- QUADRAT Ampega Asset Management Armenia”, Ernst-Ludwig Drayss. Welcoming the guests, Tigran Sargsyan thanked them for their participation in the implementation of pension reform in Armenia. “We associate great hopes with you and believe in successful joint effort. The implementation of pension reform is a well-meditated decision. Our goal is to respond adequately to... more »
Government Hearings Of 2013 State Agency Performance Reports Kick Off
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government proceeded today with the hearings of public agency performance, government action plan and priority tasks implementation reports for 2013. Reports were delivered by the ministers of Labor and Social Affairs, Healthcare, Sport and Youth Affairs, Diaspora, Agriculture, Finance, Energy and Natural Resources, Economy, Transport and Communications, as well as the heads of the Social Insurance Public Service, Ministry of... more »
SME Tax Regime Facilitation Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a regular meeting of the SME Development Council was held today in the Office of Government. As at the previous meeting, the meeting looked at the possibility of amending the Republic of Armenia law on tax turnover. Addressing the SME representatives in attendance, the Prime Minister said that the proposed amendment seeks to reduce the turnover tax from the currently applicable 3.5% to 1% through more accurate documentation covering all... more »
Inspection Reform Leads To Improved Business Environment
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting approved a sample checklist and a methodology for risk-based checkups to be carried out by the Ministry of Urban Development-affiliated State Urban Development Inspectorate, as well as the summary description of risk criteria. The decision provides that risks in urban planning decisions will be assessed by means of facility checks and that the developer shall be considered as the operator... more »
PM Welcomes Newly Appointed Turkmen Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Armenia Kurbannazar Nazarov. Congratulating the diplomat on appointment as Ambassador, the Prime Minister stated in part, “As we attach great importance to bilateral relationship, we are eager to deepen and expand them ahead. On behalf of the Government of Armenia, I wish to assure you that we will do everything to contribute to your mission in our country.” Thankful for appreciation of... more »
PM Chairs Meeting To Discuss Customs Union Accession Work
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss progress toward accession to the Customs Union and the common economic space. The heads of corresponding task forces gave details on the activities and steps implemented under the Customs Union accession roadmap. Tigran Sargsyan directed the representatives of responsible agencies to strictly abide by the established timetable and report back any problem at the upcoming consultations.... more »
