Tigran Sarsgayn Congratulates Li Keqiang on Being Elected Prime Minister of People’s Republic of China
“Your Excellency, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I am sending you warm greetings and congratulations on your election as Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. I am sure that under your leadership the PRC government will reach great success, ensuring China’s further stable and harmonious development. Armenia attaches great importance to the development of friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation... more »
Real Estate Appraisal Procedures to be Determined
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting approved the concept of the law on “Real Estate Appraisal Activity” and the concept of making amendments and additions to the law on Administrative Violations, adoption of which would help fully implement inspections of people conducting such activities in compliance with the requirements of normative legal acts; legislative gaps impeding the settlement of the problem would be lifted.... more »
Governmental Committee Created on the Occasion Of Hagop Hagopian’s Death Holds a Sitting
The governmental committee, created on the occasion of the death of RA People’s Artist, USSR State Prize twice winner, RA St. Mesrop Mashtots Medal holder, an honorary citizen of Yerevan Hagop Hagopian, held a sitting today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. RA Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan presented the preparatory works for the funeral. Hagob Hagobian’s memorial service will take place on March 13th at 18:30-20:30, at Yerevan St. Hovhannes (John the Baptist)... more »
Prime Minister Hosts Permanent Under-Secretary in the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Simon Fraser
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Permanent Under-Secretary in the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office Simon Fraser, who is paying an official visit to Armenia. Welcoming the guest at the Government, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that Simon Fraser’s visit would boost the bilateral relations, as well as help the further deepening and expansion of the relations between EU and Armenia. The interlocutors stressed the mutual interest in the development of... more »
New Social Policy Methodology Being Drafted
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Prime Minister opened the meeting with the following statement: “You are well aware that we closely follow developments in the international ratings of Armenia. A new report was published yesterday, which summarizes Armenia’s competitiveness in the field of tourism. It is my pleasure to state that our country has improved its position by 11 points ranking 79th among 140 countries.”... more »
Prime Minister: “Armenia’s and the whole nation’s interests call for powerful traditional parties.”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Social Democratic Henchak Party Central Executive Board Chairman Sedrak Achemyan, executive board member Vazgen Kaltakchyan and SDHP Armenia office head Gevorg Perkuperkyan. Referring to the February presidential election, Sedrak Achemyan noted, “At our latest meeting you expressed belief that we were in for a free and transparent presidential election in Armenia: we can state now that Armenia’s authorities had the political will to... more »
Republic of Armenia Economy-Related Legal Act Reform Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Economy-Related Legal Act Reform Council of the Republic of Armenia held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting was also attended by representatives from the OSCE, UNDP, USAID, World Bank and Austrian Development Agency, as well as author of “Regulatory Guillotine” fast reform tool, chief consultant for the Armenia program Scott Jakobs. Greeting those present, the Prime Minister noted, “From... more »
Lending Accessibility On Agenda
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government to discuss simplification of lending procedures, reduction of interest rates and accessibility of borrowed funds. In attendance were the ministers of finance, economy, the CBA chairman, as well as the heads and representatives of the agencies concerned. After the speakers had exchanged views on the problem at issue, the Prime Minister instructed the heads of relevant government departments to... more »
Progress In Nationwide Reforestation Activities Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Republic of Armenia Reforestation and Woodland Development Foundation Council met today in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed and approved as follows: the report on the Foundation’s financial and economic activities in 2012, the staffing for the year 2013 and the estimate of maintenance Costs. As a whole, the Foundation established 254 hectares of forest area in the country over the past few years along with 54km-long... more »
Government Increases the Assistance Provided to Agriculture
This year the farmers’ demand for diesel and nitrogenous fertilizers will be fully satisfied. RA Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan informed about this after the press conference held at the government’s press center. According to him, this year the government will noticeably increase the support shown to farmers. Thus, for spring agricultural works 31,4 thousand tons of nitrogenous fertilizers and 17,5 million liters of diesel will be provided with prices cheaper than... more »
