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 »
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 »
