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 »
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 »
