NCFA Board Meeting Reviews Armenia’s Economic Development Trends, ANCF Programs
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees of Armenia’s National Competitiveness Fund held a regular meeting in Office of Government. After discussing the minutes of the last meeting and approving the agenda of today’s meeting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan presented the economic results recorded in the first quarter of this year and in 2012. Economic performance was said to have been on the upgrade in the first three months of 2013. In particular,... more »
Export Lending Insurance Development Prospects Discussed
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Russian EXAR Insurance Agency Executive Director Pyotr Fradkov. Briefing Tigran Sargsyan on his agency’s activities, Mr. Fradkov said it deals with export lending insurance and investment operations. “Assisted by the European Union and the Czech government, for a while now Armenia has been making efforts to set up an export-oriented transaction insurance company,” the acting head of government said adding that an... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Ambassador Of Kazakhstan
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ayimdos Bozzhigitov. Discussed were issues of mutual interest. The need for boosting cooperation and implementing joint projects in different areas was emphasized on either side.
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Organizers Of Gaidaryan Readings
Acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the organizers of Gaidaryan Readings, held in Yerevan with the motto “Russia and Armenia: reform lessons.” The event was co-hosted by Yegor Gaidar Foundation, the Institute of Economic Policy after Yegor Gaidar and the Russian-Armenian Slavonic University. Welcoming the idea of holding of discussion like that, Tigran Sargsyan expressed his government’s support for the initiative. He was briefed on the agenda and the... more »
Ministers To Shoulder Greater Responsibility
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by acting Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Pursuant to the President’s decree on 2013 spring call-up and demobilization campaign, the Government decided to set up a central military draft board to streamline conscription activities, as well as regional (including Yerevan) committees to provide for due coordination of the spring campaign in the regions. In addition, the Government approved the staffing of the central medical commission.... more »
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 »
