PM To Leave For Moscow
On October 11, 2013, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be off to Moscow on a working visit. During the visit, the head of the Armenian government will meet with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and President of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board Viktor Khristenko.
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister’s Condolence Message On Demise of EPP President Wilfried Martens
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan extended condolences to the Presidency of the European People’s Party (EPP) on the passing of EPP President Wilfried Martens, which reads as follows: “Dear EPP Members, We were deeply saddened to learn about the untimely demise of EPP President Wilfried Martens. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and my own behalf, I express deep condolences and our sympathy for your irreversible loss. Mr. Martens made invaluable... more »
Other Three Hundred Small, Medium-Sized Businesses May Get Assistance
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government amended the 2013 State budget law and one of its previous decisions, necessitated by the loan agreement between the Government of Armenia and the Asian Development Bank under a program aimed at promoting female entrepreneurship in the country. According to the amendment, financial assistance should be provided to 300 operating and startup small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), at least half of... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Meeting
An extraordinary meeting of the Government of the Republic of Armenia was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. As part of “Response - 2013” command-and-staff exercises, the members of the Government submitted to the Prime Minister proposals on steps to neutralize potential threats and preparative measures necessary for the defense of the country. The Prime Minister presented a number of draft government decrees, which are based on relevant decrees and... more »
Teachers Awarded Premier’s Commemorative Medals, Letters of Appreciation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a Teacher’s Day-dedicated gala event at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Yerevan. Addressing the audience, the Prime Minister stated in part. “On behalf of the Government and on my own behalf, I congratulate all the teachers on the Teacher’s Day. Everywhere in the world the most important profession is that of the teacher because they are creating the future of the State. Given the challenges of the modern world,... more »
Prime Minister Receives Public Council Members
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the members of the Public Council of Armenia, led by Public Council Chairman Vazgen Manukyan. Stressing the importance of similar meetings, the Prime Minister said they provide an opportunity to discuss the country’s development prospects and directions, issues of national concern and possible challenges. In this context, the speakers exchanged views on integration processes, in particular Armenia’s relations with the Customs Union and... more »
PM Attends Forum In Jermuk On Community Problems
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the third forum of rural communities in Jermuk, which started on October 3, 2013. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister pointed out the importance of similar events and said as follows: “We are very interested in local government and your suggestions concerning the existing problems. You know that the Government has approved the draft State budget for 2014. From this point of view, we are interested in the situation in rural... more »
Prime Minister: “The IT sector enters new stage of development in Armenia”
Under the high patronage of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, ArmTech 2013 the 6th annual forum of high technologies kicked off today at the Research Institute of Mathematical Machines in Yerevan. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister noted that ArmTech is a good opportunity to record achievements and discuss challenges. “The private sector is first of all expected to provide for continuous improvement of the educational system and the provision of highly skilled IT... more »
PM Introduced To Rostelecom’s Investment Program In Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Russian Rostelecom JSC President Sergei Kalugin. Welcoming the leading Russian company’ involvement, Tigran Sargsyan expressed his government’s support for the projects implemented by Rostelecom in Armenia. Pleased with the current status of Armenia’s telecommunication infrastructures, Sergey Kalugin introduced his company’s investment programs, noting that Rostelecom is set to invest USD26mn in our... more »
International Transaction Enhances Armenia’s Standing
A regular Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government amended the 2013 State budget law and one of its previous decisions so that the State budget could reflect the foreign currency-denominated funds available from the placement of government bonds and the ways of their use. Carried out on September 19, 2013, the first placement of government bonds to the amount of USD700mn has returned a total amount of USD690.2mn. The receipts will be... more »
