PM Holds Discussion On 2014 State Budget Bill Initial Version
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan initiated the debates of the 2014 State budget bill initial version. For about a week, the heads of executive agencies will submit proposals on the initial version of the 2014 State budget bill. According to the established procedure, the Prime Minister holds State budget bill initial version-related debates with all government departments to finalize the text before submitting it to the National Assembly. To remind, at the September 13 Cabinet... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Dmitry Medvedev Have Telephone Conversation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan had a phone conversation with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev. The head of government congratulated his Russian counterpart on birthday anniversary wishing him and his family robust health, happiness and prosperity. Tigran Sargsyan thanked the head of the Russian government for personal contribution to consistent expansion of cooperation between the two nations. Pleased with the current level of bilateral cooperation, the interlocutors expressed... more »
PM Receives Stefan Fule
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule. Highly appreciative of the ongoing EU-supported programs in Armenia, the Prime Minister assured of Armenia’s interest in developing cooperation with the European Union and promoting democratic reforms in different fields of activity. Focusing on a broad range of interaction-related issues, Tigran Sargsyan and Stefan Fule touched upon the cooperation prospects and... more »
Educational Reforms In Eastern Partnership Countries Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of education ministers from Eastern Partnership Countries. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that their visit will boost the cooperation in the field of education, which in turn will contribute to Armenia’s successful educational reform. “We highly value the European know-how in the field of education. Strong with the European Union’s financial and technical assistance, we have already... more »
Armenia EXPO - 2013 Kicks Off
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of Armenia EXPO-2013 regional-universal trade and industry fair at the Yerevan Expo Hall. On behalf of the Government of Armenia and himself, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan felicitated the participants on the opening of the exposition: “Armenia EXPO regional exhibition has already established a nice tradition. We view it as a platform that will give our country a chance to discover new ways of economic growth, because the... more »
Government Set For State Budget Bill Debate
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government took note of the Ministry of Finance-submitted preliminary draft budget for 2014. Within a week’s time, the heads of public agencies will have to submit proposals to the Ministry of Finance concerning the initial version of the Bill. It was decided to hold 2014 budget bill-related discussions with the Premier starting this September 17. The Government decided to allocate AMD 14.5mn to... more »
Armenian Government, Oracle Sign MOU
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Alain Blanc, Senior Vice President of the U.S.-based Oracle IT Company. “The IT sector is one of the priorities of the Government of Armenia, with 5-20% annual growth recorded in this field. Welcoming the emerging cooperation with Oracle, we are confident that the partnership will give new impetus to IT industry in our country,” the Prime Minister said. The parties discussed a broad range of issues pertaining to... more »
Armenia Pavilion Up At Global Commodity Purchasing Center In Taizhou City Of China Province Of Jiangsu
On September 11, the Armenian commodities pavilion was opened at the Global Commodity Purchasing Center In Taizhou city of PRC Province of Jiangsu. The Russian Federation, France, Great Britain, the US, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, and a number of other European and Asian countries have pavilions up at the Center to introduce commodities of their own make to the Chinese consumer. The opening ceremony was attended by Minister-Chief of Government Staff Vache Gabrielyan and Armenia... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Attends World Economic Forum Opening In Dalian
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, who is in China on a working visit, the World Economic Forum kicked off today in Dalian city. Before the opening, Tigran Sargsyan met with World Economic Forum founder and Executive President Klaus Schwab to exchange views on global economic developments and possible challenges. Reference was made to Armenia’s economic position, the ongoing programs and the steps aimed economic diversification. Attended by representatives and heads... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Meets With Dalian Mayor Li Wancai
On a working visit to China, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met today with Dalian Mayor Li Wancai. Welcoming Tigran Sargsyan to Dalian, Li Wancai expressed the hope that the current visit will promote bilateral exchanges to open up new development prospects. Thankful for a warm welcome, the Prime Minister stated in part, “The relations between our two countries are at a high level and we have no problems whatsoever, except for the economic ties which still need strengthening.... more »
