Armenian Fund For Rural Economic Development Board Of Trustees Hold Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the board of trustees of the Fund for Rural Economic Development of Armenia (FREDA) met in the Office of Government. The meeting agenda featured the Fund’s summary draft budget, the estimate of expenditures, the staff list and the annual action plan for 2013. After selecting an independent auditor for the Fund’s financial activities in 2012, the Board discussed auditor’s findings and final report for the year 2011. ***... more »
PM Tours Microsoft IT Academy, Innovation Center
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today the State Engineering University-located Microsoft’s IT Academy and Innovation Center. The Prime Minister was briefed on the ongoing activities and the student-developed innovative programs. Academic institutions around the world were said to be following the Microsoft IT Academy program in an effort to propose educational projects for Microsoft-developed IT technologies. In this way, institutions may be recognized by the Microsoft brand,... more »
Prime Minister: “Together with the State, every Armenian citizen is responsible for a dignified future.”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the “Pension Reform. Prospects and Reality” two-day international international conference, held on the sidelines of the second annual conference on pension. The event is hosted is by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, the State Social Security Service and the Pension Awareness Center Foundation. Welcoming the participants and appreciating the format of discussions, the Prime Minister said the pension reform is among the most... more »
Government, Win Makers and Precision Engineering Operators Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Industry Council by the Prime Minister held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. In attendance were heads of State agencies, private sector and parliamentary party representatives. The first issue was presented by Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan who reported back the activities carried out under the government’s export-oriented industrial policy strategy in the frame of which structural, investment, organizational and... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Aram Grigoryan was appointed Deputy Governor of Vayots-Dzor Marz.
Government Takes Drastic Steps To Improve Business Environment
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Prime Minister congratulated banking sector staff on their professional holiday and wished them every success. The Executive approved a set of amendments to the law “On trade and services” and 15 other legal acts in a bid to operate drastic improvement of the business environment, strengthen the country’s... more »
SME Development Council Reviews Tax Law Amendments
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the SME Development Council held an extraordinary meeting in the Office of Government. The Council discussed the impact of tax law amendments on SME environment. In this context, the Prime Minister said, “You may know that a new legislative package is being discussed in an effort to improve the tax laws applicable to small and medium businesses. We have tried to include such provisions as are consistent with the wishes and needs of... more »
Educational Programs To Be Continued For Children From Servicemen’s and Vulnerable Families
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held, entitled “Outcome and prospects of educational programs implemented in Ministry of Defense units and for needy families.” Deputy Minister of Defense David Tonoyan presented the results of military training and education needs assessment survey and the results of the pilot program. The Deputy Minister said that as conducted in two units, the pilot program is estimated to be effective. Courses for... more »
PM Condoles On Passing Of Famous Armenian Singer Flora Martirosyan
“With deep sorrow I learned of the passing of famous Armenian singer, People’s Artist Flora Martirosyan. One of exceptional singers of our time, she used to captivate hearts and souls with her inimitable voice. Great and invaluable is Flora Martirosyan’s contribution to the Armenian music art. Her legacy will keep on fascinating many generations ahead. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I am extending condolences to Flora... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: We Should Value Pedagogical University’s History And Set New Development Goals
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a gala event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan, which was held at Karen Demirchyan Sports Complex. Extending jubilee congratulations on behalf of the President and the Government of Armenia, the Prime Minister stated in part, “This anniversary is a good opportunity to assess the work done so far and set new development goals and objectives. We should not rely on our past... more »
