PM Welcomes Leningrad Region Governor Alezander Drozdenko
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Leningrad Region Governor Alexander Drozdenko, who is in Armenia to attend the second Russian-Armenian interregional forum Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister said, “We attach great importance to bilateral inter-regional cooperation as promoted effectively by the forum, which has been organized the second year in a row.” The head of government expressed hope that Mr. Drozdenko’s visit will boost the implementation of... more »
US-Based Armenian Philanthropist To Finance Vanadzor School Construction
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by US-based Armenian philanthropist Edward Kashyan. The parties discussed school building projects. An agreement was reached Edward for Mr. Kashyan to fund the capital repairs of a secondary school in Vanadzor which was collapsed during the 1988 earthquake. The interlocutors have also discussed the possibility of implementing similar programs in the healthcare industry. Tigran Sargsyan welcomed Edward Kashyan’s... more »
Strictest Sanctions To Be Imposed On Tax Evading Medical Institutions
Prime Minister held a consultative meeting at the Ministry of Healthcare to discuss corruption and other irregularities. The meeting was attended by Minister of Healthcare Derenik Dumanyan, managers of medical institutions and other government agencies. ”A month ago, the government held a consultation where we discussed tax obligations and healthcare system problems. The President has indicated that apart from the financial issues, the system is facing serious problems... more »
Public Fund Wasting Officials Should Be Punished
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister informed the members of the Government on the measures taken in the direction of bringing to justice those responsible for the shortcomings identified in the health and construction sectors (see separately) . Then the Government started discussing the agenda. The Government made changes and additions to a previous decision, aimed at reforming the... more »
Prime Minister T. Sargsyan: Offenders To Bear Personal Responsibility
Good afternoon, dear colleagues. Before proceeding to the agenda, I would like to inform you that during our last meeting, which focused on healthcare issues, clear instructions were given to the Minister of Healthcare and the State Revenue Committee Chairman. As a follow-up, we will hold a consultative meeting tomorrow to summarize the findings of our recent surveys. Secondly, as you mat remember, an instruction was issued for the Prime Minister’s Control Service, the Minister... more »
Public Utility Regulatory Framework Being Improved
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Economic Sphere’s Regulatory Reform Council met in the Office of Government. Acting Director of Government Staff’s National Center for Streamlined Legislation Armen Yeghiazaryan presented a package of proposals related to public utilities, the telecommunications and energy sectors. The proposals are aimed at the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC)-regulated licensing process, electricity connection deadlines,... more »
National Center For Professional Education Quality Assurance Board Of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance (ANQA) held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The BOT discussed and approved a set of statute amendments, as well as a formation and operation procedure for the accreditation commission. Tigran Sargsyan stressed the importance of having an arms-length accreditation commission in Armenia. “Statutory improvements should endow the... more »
Government Commission On Edward Mirzoyan Passing Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government commission, established in connection with the demise of Armenia and former Soviet Union People’s Artist, famous composer Edward Mirzoyan met in the Office of Government. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan reported progress in the funeral preparations. On October 7, 2012, a memorial service for Edward Mirzoyan will be held at the Yerevan Chamber Music Hall after Komitas from 18:00 to 20:00. On October 8, from 12:00 to... more »
Those To Blame For Masis School Building Abuses To Be Prosecuted
On the sidelines of his Shirak marz visit, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Great Mantash community secondary school, where widespread deficiencies were committed during the school building renovation work. Head of Ministry of Finance Financial Control Inspectorate Sona Gharibyan reported that the reconstruction contract was signed as early as in July, 2009. The contractor was Parvana Installation Ltd., which in 2012 was renamed into NM Ohanyan LLC. The total contract value... more »
First Welfare Housing Complex Commissioned In Maralik
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Shirak Marz. Accompanied by Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan, the Premier first called at the Gyumri technology center headquarters, where he was introduced to the reconstruction process. The, the head of government called a consultative meeting, attended by developer’s representatives. Activities were reported to have kicked off on June 1, 2012, due to be completed in 2013. The Prime Minister was assured that construction work is... more »
