Employment: Armenia’s Number One Concern
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Proceeding from a previous decision concerning the 2013-2018 employment strategy, the government approved the concept of the Law on Employment outlining the basic approaches and mechanisms to develop and implement a national employment policy, including the possibility of enjoying enhanced flexibility, delegating program implementation powers to non-governmental employment services, viewing professional... more »
PM Gets Acquainted With Enterprise Investment Programs In Charentsavan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan traveled to Charentsavan to see first hand the impact of the investments made by ASKE Group and Dzulakentron companies, as well as to get acquainted with the development programs. In particular, ASKE Group, which is going to produce fittings, was said to have made USD30mn investment over the past two years. As a result, the company has acquired modern equipment from Siemens VAI (fittings, automated rolling mills, hydraulic scissors, a casting ladle etc).... more »
PM Welcomes Kuwaiti National News Agency President
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Kuwaiti National News Agency President, Director General Sheikh Mubarak Duayij Al Ibrahim Al Sabahi, who is in Armenia at the invitation of Armenpress news agency. Welcoming the Guest, Tigran Sargsyan stressed the need to further deepen and expand relations between Armenia and Kuwait. Reminding that next year the two countries will be marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of bilateral diplomatic relations, Tigran Sargsyan noted that the... more »
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 »
