Major Investment Programs Encouraged
The Cabinet held today a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government approved an investment program proposed by Global Medical Solutions CJSC. The decision will result in the establishment of a modern in-patient oncology center in Armenia, with 150 medical beds and state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment to a total cost of about USD 12-14 million. “This is one of the most important projects conceived by the National Competitiveness... more »
PM Receives Freedom Fighters
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the freedom fighters, who are staging a sit-in action on the Freedom Square. “Certain work has been done since our latest meeting. We want to touch on all those issues raised during the previous meeting and discuss your suggestions and the steps ahead,” the head of government said. As instructed by the Prime Minister, proposals on freedom fighters’ issues were submitted by Minister-Chief of Staff of Government Staff Vache... more »
Six More Government Agencies Submit 2013 First Half-Year Performance Reports
The government continued discussing first half-year agency performance and the current status of its action plan and priority tasks for 2013. Reports were submitted by the following agencies: Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Transport and Communications, State Revenue Committee, State Property Management Department and General Department of Civil Aviation. The speakers reported their agencies’ compliance with the government action plan and the status of... more »
Government Agencies Submit 2013 First-Half Performance Reports
Government agencies started today reporting back first half-year performance, as well as compliance with the government action plan and priority tasks for 2013. Reports were submitted by the following agencies: Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Diaspora, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Nature Protection, State Committee of Immovable Property Cadastre by the... more »
PM Sees Firsthand Construction Of Radioisotope Production Center
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the construction site of the center for the production of radioisotopes and molecular diagnostics, which is being built as part of the program of Oncology Center of Excellence. The head of government toured the site, inspecting construction work. National Competitiveness Foundation Executive Director Arman Khachatryan gave the details of the first phase of the program of the Armenian Cancer Center of Excellence - construction of a center for the... more »
PM Receives Alexei Likhachev
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by RF Deputy Minister of Economic Development Alexei Likhachev. Pleased with the dynamics of economic relations, the parties talked about the development prospects and discussed ways of expanding the scope of economic cooperation between the two countries. In this context, Alexei Likhachev briefed the Premier on the joint working group’s work, the activities of which are coordinated by the respective economy ministries.... more »
PM To Go On Leave
On July 11 - 13, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be away on leave for a preventive medical checkup at a foreign institution.
Meeting With Italian Businessmen
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a business delegation consisting of Italian Toto Holding and Suardi Italy company representatives. The meeting was attended by Italian Ambassador to Armenia Bruno Scappini Toto Holding Vice-President Paolo Doissini briefed the Premier on his company’s activities, emphasizing in particular that the company specializes in road construction, energy, aviation and railway industries and is willing to get involved in Armenia. Welcoming Toto... more »
Deposit Refund To Be Implemented Through Continued Programs
The government today held a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government approved two draft amendments to the law “On Service in National Security Agencies” and the law “On Grapes-Based Alcoholic Drinks.” After discussing a legislative initiative moved by National Assembly members Heghine Bisharyan and Hovhannes Margaryan on refund of Artsakh freedom fighters’ deposits with the Armenia branch office of the former USSR Savings... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Stefan Fule
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Stefan Fule, EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that extensive work has been done to develop EU-Armenia relations for the last few years. Both sides emphasized the tangible progress with the ongoing talks over the Association Agreement and a deep and comprehensive free trade arrangement. Concurrent with the Prime Minister, the EU... more »
