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 »
Economic Legislation Reform Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Economic Legislation Reform Council met today in the Office of Government. Apart from council members, the meeting was attended by OSCE, UNDP, U.S. Agency for International Development, World Bank and Austrian Development Agency representatives The meeting approved the transition program and the legal act inventory checklist as developed by the National Center for Streamlined Legislation based on the recommendations made at the latest... more »
Renovated Building of the RA Kanaker-Zeytun Police Department Put into Operation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the opening of the renovated building of the RA Police Kanaker-Zeytun department. The Head of the Government, accompanied by the Chief of Police Vladimir Gasparyan, toured the building, got acquainted with the renovation works and the new working conditions. The RA Police Kanaker-Zeytun Department has been equipped with modern technology and facilities. It was informed that modernization works are still being carried out in the police... more »
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 »
