Foreign Ministry Team Wins Premier’s Cup In “Brain Ring” Intellectual Game
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the final match for the Prime Minister’s Cup in “Brain Ring” intellectual game. The Foreign Ministry team won the Cup after they defeated the team of the Ministry of Defense. The third place in the tournament went to the team of the Ministry of Healthcare. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan himself handed in the first prize to the winners of the tournament. Congratulations the winners and the participants, the Prime Minister... more »
“Rural Capacity Building,” “Market Opportunities For Farmers” Program Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the managing council of “Rural Capacity Building,” “Market Opportunities For Farmers” programs met in the Office of Government. After looking at the status of annual activities in 2012, the Council approved a budget for program activities in 2013. The meeting next referred to the memo-reports on the status of the aforementioned programs as drafted by the monitoring mission of the International Fund for... more »
Shirak Marz Governor Submits Resignation Letter
Republic of Armenia Shirak Marz Governor Ashot Grigoryan filed a resignation application to Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan.
North-South Road Corridor And Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Governing Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Governing Council met in the Office of Government. First, the meeting looked at the 3D modeling of Artashat - Yerevan, Ashtarak-Talin and noted the proposed technical solutions meet the international standards. Then the meeting discussed the land alienation and settlement plan (HOTTS) implementation process under the 2nd tranche (Ashtarak-Talin). The... more »
High-Quality Seeds Import Is Government Priority
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, To assist land users with the 2013 spring sowing campaign and partially meet the seed demand, the government approved a program aimed at boosting the production of barley, corn, alfalfa and honey-lotus in advance of the 2013 sowing campaign, under which high-quality seeds will be purchased from foreign and local seed-producers to be distributed among the farmers, including 850 tons of spring barley, 11 tons of... more »
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 »
