Tigran Sargsyan Attends Opening Of “Caucasus: Construction And Reconstruction EXPO–2013”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of the tenth specialized international exhibition entitled “Caucasus: construction and reconstruction EXPO – 2013” at the Yerevan Expo Complex. The exhibition seeks to promote contacts between the participating organizations, help find new sales markets, bring foreign investment into Armenia and exchange information on the construction market. The exhibition is attended by some 60 local and foreign companies with... more »
State Seeks Dialog With Entrepreneurs
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held with the representatives of over 100 domestic companies in the conference hall of the Ministry of Economy. In his opening speech, the Prime Minister said that the meeting is a good opportunity to discuss economic situation, objectives and future action. “During a President Serzh Sargsyan-chaired first-ever discussion held in Dilijan two years ago as attended by numerous top experts from the World Bank and the... more »
Passenger Traffic Being Improved
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Invalidating an earlier decision, the Government approved a licensing procedure and a license form for taxi-borne passenger traffic in Armenia. The document seeks to streamline the applicable regulatory framework, provide a facilitated environment for startup businesses. Introduce the “one-stop-shop” principles, reduce unnecessary administration and documentation. The private sector is... more »
Aram Khachatryan 110-Anniversary Celebrations Committee Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the organizing committee for Aram Khachatryan’s 110th anniversary celebrations held a meeting at Aram Khachatryan House Museum. Reporting on the pace of preparatory work, Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan advised that numerous jubilee-dedicated events will be held both at home and abroad. In particular, the running year will be marked by the Aram Khachatryan international contest, an international classical music festival in... more »
PM Introduced To Manufacturer’s Activities, Development Programs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Armenian Molybdenum Production Ltd in Yerevan, which is engaged in the processing of Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum-produced molybdenum concentrates. The Prime Minister toured the factory, getting acquainted with the production processes, investments and upcoming projects. The Company was said to have produced 2840 tons of ferromolybdenum in 2012 to a total cost of AMD20.11 billion or 12.7% over the figure of 2011. The whole amount of the output was... more »
National Vocational Training Quality Center Fund Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the National Vocational Training Quality Center Fund’s Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. After approving the 2012 annual report of the Fund, the meeting discussed statute amendments, budget, staffing and structure for 2013. The Board also reviewed and approved the 2013 work schedule, which provides as follows: establishment of an accreditation committee, implementation of pilot accreditation... more »
Armenia Social Investment Fund To Continue Infrastructure Development Programs
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Armenia Social Investment Fund (ASIF) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. Reporting back the results of the Fund’s activities, ASIF Executive Director Ashot Kirakosyan noted that the Fund has already completed three of the four credit programs implemented since 2006. Activities are being carried out under the third disbursement, with 263 rehabilitation projects implemented in 148 communities. 46%... more »
State To Support Border Settlement Residents
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister addressed two issues, namely the difficulties faced in introducing the system of ID-cards and the country's economic position in January-February, 2013 ( see separate ). The Government approved a State support program for such legal and natural persons – land and irrigation water users – as are domiciled in those border communities suffering... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Introductory Speech At Government Sitting: ID-Card As Substitute For Passport
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan - Dear colleagues, before proceeding to the agenda, I will dwell on two questions: As of January 1, 2014, the mandatory pension insurance system is coming into force. Some 270 thousand citizens are supposed to contribute to their personal accounts and should have the right to obtain information about their accounts as to the amounts accrued and on to what extent the State has augmented their money. This means that they can use ID-cards. Our citizens keep... more »
PM Welcomes Newly Appointed Indian Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Armenia Suresh Babu. Congratulating the Ambassador on the start of diplomatic mission in our country, the Prime Minister said to be hopeful that the Armenian-Indian ties will go on deepening and expanding. Suresh Babu expressed readiness to do everything to further bilateral ties and implement new programs. In this context, the parties discussed issues concerning the possibility of... more »
