Government Working On Construction Boosting Program
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government approved amendments to the law on Foreigners and two other legal acts to encourage foreign citizens to make investments in Armenia. Noting that this is part of his government’s effort to boost the construction sector, the Prime Minister Prime Minister said in particular, “Published by the National Statistics Service, the 2013 indicators for the construction sector indicate that... more »
PM Visits Aragatsotni Marz Of Armenia
On September 22, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a working visit to Aragatsotni Marz of Armenia. Attended by the Head of Government, a reconstructed bridge was commissioned in Oshakan community, which leads to the farmland situated on the opposite bank of the river Kasakh. The local farmers thanked the Premier for thoughtfulness and favorable consideration of their request. Some 300 ha farmland on the opposite bank of the river can now be cultivated owing to the bridge. To... more »
PM Welcomes Armenia’s Second International Nursing Conference Participants
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the participants of Armenia’s second international nursing conference, which was held on September 18-20 in Yerevan. The Premier was briefed on the ongoing activities, plans and projects. The leading experts from different countries in attendance of the event were said to have shared experience and knowledge that can help us improve the skills of local nurses. Welcoming the conference, Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that the reports... more »
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a regular meeting of the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Governing Council was held today in the Office of Government. The Council first discussed and approved the tender documents pertaining to the reconstruction (broadening) of Arshakunyats Avenue in Yerevan under the loan agreement referred to as Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program (Tranche 1). Then a 3D presentation was made to... more »
Spotlight On Armenian-Czech Economic Ties
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from the Czech Senate European Union Affairs Committee, led by Senate Vice President Mgr. Miluše Horská. Welcoming the guests to the government, the Prime Minister said, “We appreciate the high level of political relationship between our two countries. There is great potential for the development of economic ties, so everything must be done to realize it.” The Vice President of the Czech Senate stressed... more »
Armenian Government, EBRD Set To Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by EBRD Regional Director Bruno Balvanera. To begin with, Mr. Balvanera introduced newly appointed Armenia Mission Head Mark Davis. Felicitating him on appointment, Tigran Sargsyan said, “ We appreciate Armenia’s cooperation with the EBRD and would like to deepen and expand it ahead.” Pleased with the pace of joint programs, the interlocutors expressed satisfaction at the current level of interaction.... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Aram Arsenyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Aragatsotni Marz of Armenia.
Customs Union Accession Action Plan Out
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government approved a program of priority actions to join the Customs Union: making an inventory of instruments applicable within the Customs Union and international treaties signed by the Republic of Armenia, considering the problems arising from Armenia’s adherence to the Customs Union and its membership of the World Trade Organization, separating the regulations into the following groups: regulations... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives U.S. Ambassador: United States To Provide Additional USD1MN Assistance
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern and USAID Project Manager Karen Hilliard. Reminding that at their latest meeting, the Prime Minister asked the U.S. Government to help Armenia hold an agricultural census, Karen Hilliard said the U.S. government had granted the request, and Armenia will get additional USD1mn in assistance. The parties next discussed the prospects of U.S.-Armenia relationship.
Prime Minister, IMF Armenia Mission Head Discuss New Bilateral Program
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by IMF Armenia Mission Head Mark Horton. Appreciative of the ongoing cooperation between the Government and the IMF, the parties discussed new joint program-related issues. Mark Horton highlighted the reforms implemented under the previous program. In turn, Tigran Sargsyan reiterated his government’s firm determination to carry on with the institutional development programs. The... more »
