Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan: Government To Extend Sizeable, Targeted Aid In Armavir Marz
Four of today’s Cabinet sitting’s agenda items related to relief action after the devastating hailstorm in Armavir Marz. In particular, decisions were made to increase the number of hail stations, provide comprehensive assistance to disaster-affected communities. These issues were introduced by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. “Dear colleagues. The issue of providing assistance to Armavir Marz is on the government’s agenda. I suggest starting... more »
State Stands By Farmers Using All Available Tools
Shortly after the parliamentary hearings of the Government’s program, the Prime Minister headed to Armavir Marz to sum up the damage caused by the hailstorm that hit the region a few days ago, as well as to discuss the government’s remedy action. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan, the ministers of agriculture, labor and social affairs, the Chairman of the Central Bank. Note that on the... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Estonian Justice Minister
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Minister of Justice of Estonia Hanno Pevkur. Highlighting the need to expand bilateral relations, Tigran Sargsyan said the Government of Armenia was set to master Estonia’s experience of judiciary reform. Noting his country’s keen interest in building on bilateral cooperation, Hanno Pevkur assured of Estonia’s willingness to share the experience built up in the judiciary and notary systems, in the fight against corruption... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Introductory Remarks, Delivered During National Assembly Debate Of Government Program
Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly, Dear MPs, Dear citizens of the Republic of Armenia, According to Article 74 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the Government of the Republic of Armenia is hereby submitting its program of activities for National Assembly approval. The program of the Government of the Republic of Armenia was developed taking as a basis the main provisions of the National Security Strategy of the Republic of Armenia, the electoral... more »
Armenian-Russian Cadastre Agencies’ Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Head of RF Federal Service of Cadastre Natalia Antipina. The Prime Minister stressed the need for closer interaction between the two countries’ land registry authorities as it might step up the reform process through exchange of experience. Informing that a cooperation memorandum had been signed with Armenia’s State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre, Natalia Antipina expressed the hope that it would contribute to the... more »
Government To Subsidize Possible Rise In Natural Gas Price
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. “I want the citizens to know that I have sent an official letter to the Chairman of Public Services Regulatory Commission concerning the revision of gas price,” the Prime Minister said, addressing the Cabinet members, “You may be aware that “Hayrusgasard” has applied to the Commission with a notice that Armenia should get natural gas at the cost of USD270. My letter states that the... more »
Government Set To Support Hailstorm-Hit Farmers
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government to discuss the situation associated with the recent hailstorm. Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan reported that the hailstorm has affected 43 communities covering an area of 17,000 hectares. Community-based committees are currently estimating the extent of the damage. According to the Minister, vineyards and to some extent fruit gardens have suffered most of all. According to Sergo... more »
PM, German Businessmen Discuss Investment Programs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a business delegation led by German Economy Eastern Committee Executive Director Rainer Lindner. Pleased with the visit of German businessmen, the head of government said it might boost economic ties between the two countries. “Germany is a key economic partner of ours: there are several successful programs implemented in both the public and private sectors,” Tigran Sargsyan noted. Thanking the Prime Minister for the... more »
Farewell Meeting With Swiss Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Swiss ambassador Constantine Obolensky. Hailing the Ambassador’s contribution to the development of the Armenian-Swiss relations, the Premier noted in part, “A solid basis has been built up over the past few years for the expansion and deepening of bilateral ties. We appreciate the Swiss model of development and attach great importance to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation.” In this context, the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Introduced To Brandy, Wine Producer’s Investment Programs
Prime Sargsann Tigran Sargsyan visited today “Shahnazaryan Ltd” Wine and Brandy House in Yeghvard town of Kotayk Marz to get acquainted with company operations and investment programs. Founded in 2009, the Company produces “Shahnazaryan” and “Pearl of Armenia” 3 to 7 year-old Armenian brandies and brandy spirit using local raw materials. Most of its output is exported toward the Russian Federation and Ukraine. Last year Shahnazaryan Ltd procured... more »
