US Ambassador congratulates Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan for the improvement of the World Bank “Doing Business” index
A telephone conversation took place between the Prime Minister of Armenia, Mr. Tigran Sargsyan, and the Ambassador of the United States of America, Mr. John A. Heffern, by the initiative of the latter. Ambassador Heffern congratulated the Prime Minister for the improvement of the World Bank “Doing Business” index and mentioned the significant progress (18 points) made by Armenia in this field. He pointed out the particular importance of developing the business environment... more »
PIO Activity Reports Submitted
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a meeting to discuss PIO activity reports. While referring to past activities, the heads of program implementation offices dwelt on their shortcomings and failures. The Prime Minister directed the speakers to analyze the reasons behind the shortfalls and come up with proposals on remedy action. He told them to submit respective action plans for 2013.
PM Reported About Serious Abuses Committed By Water User Companies
At the Prime Minister’s recommendation, the Financial Control Inspectorate of the Ministry of Finance conducted a study with Musaler, Masis, Nairi and Ashtarak water user companies and identified numerous violations • All the inspected companies lacked irrigation water supply quota-related legal acts, regulations, internal policies and gauging devices, i.e., the mechanism of calculating the quantity of water supplied is absent. • The receivable accounts were written... more »
IT Sector Maintains Sustained Develops Dynamics
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Information Technology Development Support Council held a regular meeting at “Synopsis” headquarters. EIF Director Bagrat Yengibaryan introduced the latest developments in the field of information technologies. In particular, the IT sector was said to have grown 25% this year as compared to 2011. Instead of last year’s 281 operators there are currently 350 entities operational in this area. The annual turnover is expected to... more »
18-Point Improved Ranking Ensures 32nd Position For Armenia In Doing Business-2013 Report
According to the World Bank’s Doing Business-2013 annual report, Armenia has improved its ranking by 18 points, going up to the 32nd position, which is the highest-ever standing of our country. This was stated by First Deputy Minister of Economy Karine Minasyan at the Prime Minister-chaired meeting of the Information Technology Development Support Council which was held at the headquarters of Synopsis Armenia. “This year we have had an unprecedented improvement: we are ranked... more »
Gas, Water Management-Related Legislation Streamlined
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Economic Legal Act Reform Council met in the Office of Government. Government Staff’s National Center for Streamlined Legislation PIC Acting Director Armen Yeghiazaryan presented a package of proposals on public utilities, which covers the natural gas and water management areas. The connectivity and maintenance-related procedures have been studied along with a set of draft amendments to establish connection application forms, terms,... more »
PM Issues Instruction To Build Bridge Over Kasakh River In Oshakan Village
As instructed by the Prime Minister, adequate funds have been earmarked for the construction of a bridge in the village of Oshakan of Aragatsotni Marz under a top priority government project. The bridge is intended for traffic of cars, trucks and pedestrians. Note that the Oshakan residents had addressed a letter to the Prime Minister asking him to have a bridge built over the River Kasakh next to the children’s sanatorium. The problem is that some 2000 beneficiaries have so... more »
Dilijan International School Construction Board Of Trustees Holds Meeting
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the construction of Dilijan International School, which thoroughly discussed the ongoing activities and programs. The head of government noted that the Armenian government is implementing various programs aimed at the development of Dilijan. “The construction of this international institution will help us solve various problems. We are interested in the successful completion of the... more »
PM Visits Armavir Marz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Armavir Marz. The head of government made his first stop in Yeraskhavan where an internal drinking water network had been commissioned. The total cost of construction was co-financed by the government to the level of AMD65mn and by the community itself to the amount of AMD20mn. Launched as early as last January, the activities covered some 7 thousand 320 meters of water main to address the needs of 314 beneficiaries. The Premier next... more »
National Competitiveness Foundation Board Of Trustees Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia (NCFA) Board of Trustees held its 25th regular session the Office of Government. The meeting was attended by the President’s Chief Advisor, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Economy, Finance, Diaspora Affairs, the First Deputy Minister of Economy, the Deputy Minister of Healthcare, the Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank, the NCFA Executive Director, as well as BOT members Ruben Vardanyan,... more »
