By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Tigran Badoyan was appointed to be Deputy Governor of Lori marz of Armenia. *** Date and Place of Birth Tigran Badoyan was born on 16.09.84 in Vanadzor Education 2001, High School N4 after Pushkin in Vanadzor 2001 - 2005, Bachelor’s Degree received from the Department of Management of Mekhitar Gosh University in Vanadzor 2002 - 2005, Mekhitar Gosh University Student Council Chairman 2005 – 2007,... more »
Finalized 2013 State Budget Bill To Go To National Assembly
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting approved the revised economic indicators of the budget bill which was submitted to the National Assembly on October 2, as well as the shortlist of recommendations and conclusions made during the latest debate. The Minister of Finance was told to submit the finalized version and the shortlist to the Government Staff in order to send the documents to the National Assembly (at least 24 hours... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Dmitry Bezdelov
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Head of RF Federal State Border Agency (Rosgranitsa) Dmitry Bezdelov who is paying an official visit to Armenia on November 27-29. The parties discussed the possibility of opening a first-ever local headquarters of the Federal State Border Agency in Armenia. As he briefed the Prime Minister on his organization’s strategic objectives and functions, Mr. Bezdelov provided details of his today’s call at the local State... more »
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 »
