State Budget Performance Quarterly Proportions Established
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and Deputy Defense Minister Ara Nazaryan reported back the status of fiscal liabilities and the growth potential available in the fields of culture and defense. In accordance with the law “On income tax and mandatory funded personal account,” the government approved the procedure to follow in drafting the application form and making a tax estimate. Effective as... more »
Farewell Meeting With Council Of Europe Armenia Office Head
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Council of Europe Armenia Office Head Silvia Zehe, who is completing her mission in our country. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said: “Together we have been working on issues of vital importance to us. We appreciate all those principles and values underlying your work.” The Prime Minister stressed that Armenia is eager to continue cooperating with the Council of Europe in order to implement various programs in a number of... more »
National Youth Policy Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the new membership of the National Youth Policy Council met in the Office of Government. The meeting first summed up the activities carried out in 2009-2012, then discussed the second analytical part of the National Youth Report of Armenia. The Council went on to review the 2013-2017 youth policy strategy and action plan of the Republic of Armenia. The Prime Minister instructed to finalize the paper based on the proposals voiced at the... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Addresses Condolence Message To U.S. Vice President Joe Biden
The message reads in part: “Dear Mr. Vice President, On behalf of the Government of Armenia, I express my deepest condolences on the terrible tragedy that hit the state of Connecticut a few days ago. We deeply grieve with the American people, share in your sorrow and pray to God for the souls of the innocent victims. Please convey our sympathy and words of regret to the families and relatives of the victims". *** The tragic events which took place in the... more »
PM Congratulates NSS Staff On Professional Holiday
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event dedicated to National Security Servicemen Day. “The fast-changing world poses ever new threats and challenges. The world is changing too rapidly, often leading to unforeseen problems and tragic consequences. This means that the increase in professional skills should be subject to daily attention. This issue is kept in focus by the President of Armenia. In general, we should be able address step by step all the challenges we face,... more »
PM Receives Foreign Ministers Of Poland, Sweden And Bulgaria
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Radoslaw Sikorski, Carl Bildt and Nikolai Mladenov, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Sweden and Bulgaria. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister first spoke about the prospects of EU-Armenia relations. The Head of Government noted that a top priority on the political agenda of our country is the successful completion of negotiations on a deep and comprehensive free trade agreement within the framework of the Eastern Partnership Program. The... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Meets With U.S. Vice President Joe Biden At White House
On December 13, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called at the White House as part of his working visit to the United States where he met with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden to discuss prospects of U.S. – Armenian relations. The parties took the opportunity to refer to the reform program of the Armenian government. Later today, Tigran Sargsyan met with Millennium Challenge Corporation Program Chief Executive Officer Daniel Yohannes to discuss the possibility of Armenia’s... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Visits Massachusetts Institute Of Technology, Meets With Armenian Community In Boston
On working visit to the U.S.A., Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Massachusetts Institute of Technology: The head of government toured the Institute getting acquainted with the technological innovations implemented in the educational institution. Tigran Sargsyan met with Istanbul-born Armenian economist Daron Ajemoghlu who is considered to be one of the modern world’s ten best economists. Discussed were the challenges faced in the global economy, as well as the past, the... more »
Biometric Diplomatic Passports To Be Printed
Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Armen Gevorgyan, the Cabinet met in a regular sitting in the Office of Government. The government allocated AMD7.5m to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to modify the program of biometric diplomatic passports, which will be used to print biometric diplomatic passports. In this connection, the government approved a bill on amendments to the State duty law establishing that 65 thousand and 30 thousand drams should be charged to issue electronic... more »
For Reference Of Journalists
Based on Republic of Armenia Law “On Mass Media,” as well as on Government Decree N 333 - N of March 3, 2004, referred to as “Standard Procedure for Accreditation Journalists with State Agencies,” by December 26, 2012, the Government’s Information and Public Relations Department will be implementing accreditation of journalists covering government activities. For accreditation applicants must submit a written application, which should specify as follows: a)... more »
