Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Congratulatory Message On President Serzh Sargsyan’a Birthday
Honorable Mr. President, Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your 59th birthday anniversary. Invaluable is your contribution to the modern history of independent Armenia - from the fight for freedom of Artsakh to army- and statehood-building efforts. I am confident that the reform policy under your leadership is irreversible in our country. Dear Serzh Azati, Congratulating you once again, I wish you robust health and new achievements for the benefit and welfare of... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets “Ernst & Young” Global Organization’s Senior Representatives Of Armenian Origin
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the National Library of Armenia to meet with senior representatives of Armenian origin of “Ernst & Young” global organization, which provides audit and consulting services. Welcoming the participants of the meeting, Tigran Sargsyan presented in detail the structure and the status of Armenia’s economy. The Prime Minister addressed the challenges facing our country, reforms in tax and customs administration and other areas,... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: Emerging Civil Society Necessitates Qualitative Changes In Priorities
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a ceremonious event dated to Prosecutor’s Day and 95th anniversary of the Office of Prosecutor-General of the Republic of Armenia. Congratulating the prosecutors on behalf of the Government and himself, the Prime Minister wished them fruitful work to the benefit of Motherland. “The Office of Prosecutor-General has gone a long way and faces new challenges. The emerging civil society in Armenia necessitates a qualitative change in... more »
After Discussing Questions Of Interest To Employers, Prime Minister Issues Corresponding Instructions
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from the Armenian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Employers) to discuss issues of topical interest. First, the government was proposed to establish a procedure for return of industrial oil excise to organizations. The Ministry of Economy was said to have drafted a corresponding government decree for consideration of competent authorities. The Prime Minister instructed those concerned to finalize the document as shortly as... more »
Minimum Wage Rise To Be Covered With Extra Revenue
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Premier evoked a number of issues of public concern. Tigran Sargsyan instructed to provide comprehensive information to citizens through mass media. “This is the way to move forward,” the Prime Minister said ( see separate ). The government amended a number of decisions, conditioned by the scheduled rise to AMD 45 thousand in the rate of the minimum... more »
Any Query Must Be Responded: Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Issues Directives On Matters Of Public Interest
Good afternoon, dear colleagues. My staff reported today about a problem associated with the citizens' complaints. We seem to be confronted with quite an unpleasant situation, which is caused by mid-level ministry staffs. Those staging protests in front of the Government House often complain about the way their concerns are addressed by mid-level public officials who refuse to help the citizens stating that it is up to the government to make a decision. This is an... more »
New Armenia-Lithuania Ties To Be Developed In All Spheres
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Lithuanian Ambassador to Armenia Eric Petrikas. Congratulating the Ambassador on appointment, the Prime Minister said. "We hope that your activities will give a new impetus to Armenian-Lithuanian relations by strengthening and diversifying them. We look forward to renewed ties in all fields of activity, including economy." In this context, Tigran Sargsyan stressed the need for having a new intergovernmental commission... more »
Armenian Government, GFI Software Sign Memorandum Of Understanding
Armenian Government and GFI Software IT Company signed today a memorandum of understanding. The instrument was signed by Minister of Economy Vahram Avanesyan for the Government of the Republic of Armenia, and CEO Walter Scott on behalf of GFI Software. The two sides stressed the importance of the memorandum, noting that it may help develop bilateral cooperation and expand the scope of the projects carried out by GFI Software in Armenia. Chief of Government Staff Vache Gabrielyan... more »
Digitech Business Forum Kicks Off
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Digitech business forum kicked off in Yerevan under the motto of “Smart solutions for smart countries." Welcoming the participants on behalf of the Government, the Prime Minister said. “During these years large-scale work was done in the private sector, and the results are outstanding. If we remember what we had in the field of information technologies five years ago, we can witness tremendous progress today. We can state that... more »
Government Prioritizes Implementation Of Effective Anti-Corruption Policy
The Government of the Republic of Armenia prioritizes the implementation of effective anti-corruption policy and expert discussions that will help develop a clear-cut strategy aimed at identifying the exact targets. This is what Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stated during the EU Armenia mission-hosted seminar on corruption in our country. “Developed with EU experts’ direct contribution, Armenia's anti-corruption strategy has already yielded positive results. Specifically,... more »
