CIS-Member State Teachers’ Conference Kicks Off In Yerevan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of 2nd CIS-member State teachers’ conference at Karen Demirchyan Sports Complex. Addressing the forum on behalf of his government, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the efforts aimed at developing the system of education. “Modern States or societies cannot go without an effective educational system. The logic of development is changing in the modern world. New knowledge rather than goods and industry are... more »
Introduction Of New Cash Registers Not To Be Burden To SMEs
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government amended one of its previous decisions, to define extra technical requirements for cash registers used by monthly VAT payers, in line with modern cash register protection and technical capabilities. In particular, customers will be provided with additional services including the possibility of non-cash payments, as well as the provision of information on settlement documents and the... more »
New Alliance Francaise Headquarters Inaugurated In Yerevan
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of the new academic building of Alliance Française. The head of government toured the building, getting acquainted with the training opportunities and programs available. “Today’s meeting is symbolic for two reasons: Armenia officially became a full member of the world family of La Francophonie, and the Armenia branch of Alliance Francaise opened a new building to support the Organization’s activities. We are... more »
Tigran Sargsyan: “The time is high for a closer interregional cooperation between Armenia and Russia”
The second Armenian-Russian interregional forum kicked off in Yerevan under the motto of “Armenia and Russia. Interregional Dialogue 2012.” The opening of the forum was attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Armenian-Russian economic commission Russian co-chair Maxim Sokolov and others. Addressing the forum, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan expressed the hope that it will contribute to the strengthening of bilateral economic and humanitarian ties and the development of new... more »
PM Outlines New Economic Policy Landmarks For Economic Conference Participants
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of an annual 3-day conference on economics at the Yerevan State University. Welcoming the participants on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of foreign experts’ participation: “Such consolidation is a unique opportunity to discuss with Armenian economists such topical issues as are facing Armenia, our region and the world as a whole and are influencing our... more »
Transcript Of Joint Press Conference By RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and RF Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov
The question bears on the long-term economic cooperation program until 2020 as signed between Armenia and Russia. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan – The program includes cooperation in almost all sectors of economy, with clearly specified mutual concerns and goal-oriented strategic actions. The strategy is a very complex program, which has been developed by the working groups and covers all the areas of economic, cultural and social cooperation. Dear colleagues, the issue... more »
Long-Term Economic Cooperation Program By 2020 Signed Between Armenia And Russia
Armenia-Russia intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation held its 14th session in the Government Guest House Prior to the start of an enlarged sitting, commission co-chairs Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Russian Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov met in a narrow format. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister congratulated Maxim Sokolov for appointment to the post of Russian Co-chair. Tigran Sargsyan noted that the commission faces great responsibility in... more »
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 »
