Armenia, Eurasian Economic Commission Sign Cooperation Memorandum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Eurasian Economic Commission Board Chairman Victor Khristenko. "I am glad to welcome you to the Government of Armenia. I was told about the discussion going on within the working groups, and the wide range of the questions representing bilateral interests is included in the agenda of our today's meeting", - Prime Minister Sargsyan said. "It is the first time we have arrived in Armenia with such a large... more »
ANCF Board of Trustees Discuss Economic Development Trends In Armenia
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government Office hosted a regular meeting of Armenia National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees (ANCF). Once the agenda was approved, Tigran Sargsyan referred to this year’s main economic indicators. He advised that a strong growth had been recorded in mining and processing industries, as well as in the agricultural sector with sizeable State assistance and an array of private investment-supported programs. “Encouraging... more »
U.S. Ambassador Congratulates Armenia PM On Shifting To “Open Skies Policy”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern. The Ambassador complimented the Premier on his government’s approval of a program ensuring competitive and sustainable air transport services and, as a result, liberalized air boundaries. Noting that the transition to the “open skies policy” is a good opportunity for economic development and the promotion of tourism in Armenia, John Heffern expressed readiness to support the program on... more »
PM Welcomes Members Of European Parliament
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a European Parliament delegation, including Coordinator of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group’s External Relations Charles Tannock and Vice President of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly Ryszard Czarnecki. “This visit is a good opportunity for you to communicate with all political forces in Armenia in order to get a clear idea of our country’s current position and our vision of the future,” the Head of... more »
Sօcioeconomic Conditions Improve In Gegharkunik Marz
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government held today an outgoing session in Gavar, the central town of Gegharkounik Marz. To begin with, Gegharkunik marz governor Rafik Grigoryan delivered a report on the socioeconomic situation in his province for the first nine months of 2013. During the reporting period, Gegharkunik Marz got the necessary quantity of subsidized diesel fuel, nitrogenous fertilizers, first-reproduction elite winter wheat, spring barley, sainfoin and... more »
Vardenis Social Service Center, Newbuilt School in Vaghashen Open, Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan
On the sidelines of his visit to Gegharkunik Marz of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of the local complex social service center in Vardenis. Accompanied by Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan, the head of government got familiar with the working conditions and the services offered to the population. Generally, the center will follow the “one-stop-shop” principle and render services to a total of 12 thousand people residing in... more »
PM Suggests Including in Cabinet Meeting Agenda Extension of Deadlines for Introduction of “New Generation” ECRs
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council met in the Office of Government. First, the meeting was briefed on the status of previous meeting’s assignments. The Council next discussed the results of the nationwide monitoring over the process of introducing a turnover tax in the Republic of Armenia. In this context, it was suggested to make a rate-related amendment to the law “On Personal Income Tax.” During the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Milan Cabrnoch Discuss EU-Armenia Relationship
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Co-Chair of EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee Milan Cabrnoch. The Head of Government welcomed the Yerevan meeting of the Office of EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation, which kicked off on October 30. Emphasizing that the deepening of relations with the EU is one of Armenia’s priorities, the Prime Minister said the right formula needs to be identified in order to expand bilateral cooperation... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Legendary Athlete Sergey Bubka
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Vice President of the International Association of Athletics Federations, legendary sportsman Sergey Bubka. The head of government welcomed the famous athlete to Armenia, expressing hope that the world-renowned athlete’s visit will help develop athletics and popularize youth sports in our country. “As a young man, I was inspired with your achievements and was proud of them. I am pleased that you have established close relationship... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Gets Acquainted With Manufacter’s Investment Projects
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Oval Plastic Company, which produces plastic containers. Accompanied by Minister of Economy Vahram Avetisyan and company executives, the head of government was shown round the production shops and was briefed on the Company’s further programs. Set up under a government decree, the SME Investment UCO has already extended AMD140mn in credit, with AMD60mn due to be provided in the near future. AMD60mn was used to repay the existing loan... more »
