Small And Medium-Size Enterprise Development Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Small and Medium-Size Enterprise Development Council met in Office of Government. The council first discussed the 2012 performance report. 12 out the planned 14 activities were reported complete in the period under review. In particular, the cost of getting electronic signatures has been reduced for small businesses - down to 3500 dram from 13 thousand. Business entities will have to submit only 4 returns on cash-register... more »
Significant Improvements Seen In Police Workings
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Police. Congratulating policemen on their professional holiday on behalf of the Government and himself, the Prime Minister said, “Any State can be rated based on the level of its police force’s professional competence and on how well they provide the services stipulated by law. If the police prove up to the mark, they enjoy public confidence. In this respect,... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Ara Haroutunyan Address NKR Pension Reform
Acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan and Prime Minister of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Ara Haroutunyan chaired consultation on NKR pension reform, which was held today in Office of Government. Reference was made of Armenia’s experience in the field of pension reform. Discussed was a broad range of issues concerning the introduction of funded pension and personalized registry systems, the setup of pension funds, as well as the formation... more »
No Insoluble Problems In Armenian-Georgian Relations
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Georgian Foreign Minister Maya Panjikidze. Making a point of friendly relations between Armenia and Georgia, the parties stated that there are no insoluble problems between the two countries. Tigran Sargsyan thanked the government of Georgia for quick responsiveness to issues raised by the Armenian side. Maya Panjikidze conveyed warm greetings on behalf of Georgian Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishvili. Down to economic... more »
Czech Republic Ready To Continue Assisting Armenia With European Integration
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received First Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Karel Schwarzenberg. “I am sure that your visit will give a new impetus to the strengthening of relations between our two countries,” Tigran Sargsyan said stressing the importance of the Armenian-Czech business forum, which was attended by 13 Czech companies. The parties stressed the need for shaping new business ties in order to expand the... more »
IT Sector To Be Drastically Improved
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before the meeting had started, Tigran Sargsyan advised that according to yesterday’s report on Armenia’s global web networking status, our country is has improved its position by 12 points ranking 82th among 144 countries. “Detailed analysis shows that in spite of the progress, serious efforts have to be made in this area because we are still behind our regional neighbors -... more »
Cooperation Memorandum Signed Between Armenia And Eurasian Economic Commission
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board Chairman Victor Khristenko. The parties discussed the prospects of cooperation between Armenia and the Eurasian Economic Commission. The acting head of the Armenian government was briefed on the processes going on in the frame of the Customs Union, the achievements and the applicable legal field. In conclusion, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Eurasian... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Gets Acquainted With National Academic Opera, Ballet Theater Refurbishment Activities
Accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Alexander Spendiaryan Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Yerevan to get acquainted with the ongoing refurbishment work. Responsible for the refurbishment is the Austrian Waagner-Biro Austria Stage Systems AG company in cooperation with the Armenian government. The following improvements have been carried out in particular: modernization of the existing stage machinery,... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Miroslav Lajcak
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Prime Minister of Slovakia - Minister of Foreign Affairs Miroslav Lajcak. Welcoming the Guest to the Office of Government, the acting Prime Minister said, “Your visit will give a new impetus to bilateral relationship. We are interested in it and are sure that the Armenian-Slovakian relations have great development potential, especially in the economic sector.” Appreciating the current level of political intercourse,... more »
Armenian-Chinese Ties Improvement Discussed
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by PRC Vice Minister of Civil Affairs Gu Chaoxi. “Armenia’s relations with China are of great importance to us. Our country is eager to strengthen and deepen Armenia-China ties,” Tigran Sargsyan said. Conveying warm greetings on behalf of the head of Chinese government, Gu Chaoxi noted, “We are sincerely glad for your achievements. We have gained extensive experience from the friendly... more »
