PM Attends “Best Armenian Student” Gala Award
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the YSU-hosted gala award of “Best Armenian Student” national contest. Held as part of the Government’s program of activities for 2012, the contest featured on the list of priorities of the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia. The Prime Minister himself handed in the awards to some of the 33 award-winning students. ”I wish to congratulate all of you on this nice occasion. I am prioritizing the fact... more »
Prime Minister Instructs To Refrain From Sanctioning Taxpayers
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a working meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Finance and the State Revenue Committee by Government. The meeting discussed a number of issues relating to the enforcement of the law on “Income Tax,” effective as of January 1, 2013. In particular, paragraph 13 of the law provides that tax agents are required to submit monthly tax returns electronically not later than the 20th day of the following month. Considering that the... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Votes At Polling Station 10/21 In Yerevan
Accompanied by his family, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan recorded his vote in presidential election at Yerevan polling station N10/21. Answering the journalists’ questions shortly after voting, the Prime Minister stated: “The voting process is proceeding smoothly. Any relevant comment or suggestion will be given due consideration. Our law enforcement agencies will do everything to rule out any doubt over election transparency and irregularities.” The Prime... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan signed a decree to relieve Aram Harutyunyan from the office of Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. By another decision, Hovsep Shahinyan was appointed to be Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. *** Hovsep Shahinyan was born on November 1, 1970 in Vedi town of Ararat Marz. In 1977-1987 he graduated from Sec. School N1 and Music School in Vedi. Education 1991-1996, he graduated from the Economy and Trade Department of... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Head Of CIS Observer Mission For Presidential Election
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev, who leads the CIS observer mission for the upcoming presidential elections in Armenia. The parties discussed issues related to the monitoring of the upcoming presidential election. ”Armenian authorities are doing everything to make the poll a landmark election in our country’s history. The candidates are provided with all the necessary conditions for effective implementation of their... more »
Prime Minister: “Lack of money should not prevent talented youth from getting higher education.”
The Armenia Youth Foundation handed scholarship certificates to 810 first- and second-year university students who were not eligible for-tuition free education The Prime Minister himself handed out certificates to a group of well performing students from vulnerable households. Note that the Foundation had received AMD60m from the Government to offer scholarships to vulnerable students. Congratulating the students, the Prime Minister said, “This is the third time I have attended... more »
PM Gets Acquainted With Tumanyan Station Rehabilitation Work, Attends Second Inter-Community Festival-Dated Exposition
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a working visit to Lori Marz to attend the re-commissioning of South Caucasus Railways’ Tumanyan station which has been completely refurbished recently. The Prime Minister took the railway to get to Tumanyan station from Vanadzor in order to get a first-hand view of the infrastructures in place. Tumanyan station was renovated under an arrangement signed between Lori Marz administration and South Caucasus Railways. It is supposed to contribute... more »
Industry Financing Schemes Specified For First Time
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Taking as a basis the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On the State Budget of the Republic of Armenia in 2013” and with a view to facilitating the implementation of those measures outlined in the strategy of export-oriented industrial policy, the government approved a program of activities for 2013 and an action plan for its implementation. The main purpose of the activities outlined in the... more »
Healthcare-Related Legislation Streamlined
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Economy-Related Legal Act Reform Council met in the Office of Government. Acting Director of Government Staff-affiliated National Center for Streamlined Legislation PIC public institution Armen Yeghiazaryan introduced a package of proposals to be implemented in the healthcare sector. The meeting discussed and took note of recommendations for legislative reform in the field of licensing healthcare services. The National Center for... more »
PM Introduced To Super-Pure Molybdenum Producing Company’s Investment Programs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Pure Iron Experimental-Industrial Plant Ltd. The head of government toured the premises getting acquainted with the molybdenum production processes. Owing to cutting-edge technologies and modern equipment, the plant’s capacity went up six-fold in the period from 1996 to 2013. Starting 2012, the company has been working towards getting super-pure molybdenum and introducing a technology for the manufacture of molybdenum foil and profiles... more »
