Transcript of joint press conference by Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan and EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule
European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle - We had a very important and informative discussion. I think that the most important thing is that the negotiating team and we have not left any doubt as to whether we will assist Armenia on its way to Europe to the benefit of the citizens of Armenia, the Republic of Armenia and the European Union. We are standing on solid foundations and are moving forward with confidence in Armenian reforms. We... more »
PM Welcomes Stefan Füle
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by EU Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Stefan Füle. “ We are confident that your visit will give a new impetus to our bilateral cooperation. A large amount of work has been carried out in recent period: our commitments have been met in full and in a timely manner,” the Prime Minister said. The head of government stressed that one of Armenia’s primary goals is to sign a deep and... more »
Government Approves 2013 State Budget Bill
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan at which the Government approved the 2013 state budget bill. According to the bill, next year budget revenue will rise to AMD 1.059.1 billion (excluding the receipts from cross-budget transfers). Expenditures will stand at AMD 1.183.1 billion (excluding receipts from cross-budget transfers) and finally, the deficit will be AMD124.0 billion. The Government adopted a decision on the formation of a welfare... more »
Official Comments On Buffalo Meat Imported From India
In the wake of today’s government sitting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan referred to the problem of Indian buffalo meat which has been speculated recently by some political forces. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan – I am asking Abram Bakhchagulyan to brief us on the situation with buffalo meat imports into Armenia, taking into account the recent political speculations on this theme: The best way to combat such speculations is to provide the public with comprehensive... more »
Government-USAID Joint Programs Aim Middle Class Formation in Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed head of the Armenia office of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Karen Hilliard. Stressing the importance of bilateral cooperation and partnership with the agency, the head of government stated in particular, “We are committed to make every effort so that the ties of partnership go expanding and deepening as it is in the best interest of our people.” Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan thanked the... more »
Stricter Rules To Be Imposed On Gambling Houses
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss issues of concern to casino owners. Note that the owners of gambling houses had addressed a letter to the Prime Minister voicing concern about the law on gambling houses and casinos which was adopted a few years earlier. The law provided that as of January 1, 2013, casinos or gambling houses would have to be run within the administrative boundaries of Tsakhkadzor, Jermuk and Sevan communities. At the same time, it... more »
Cultural Centers To Be rehabilitated On Prime Minster’s Instructions
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a consultative meeting at which Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan reported the need to carry out emergency rehabilitation work at Axel Bakunts museum and regional library facilities in Ararat and Gyumri towns of Armenia. Getting a detailed description of the situation, Prime Minister Sargsyan told the Armenian Social Investment Fund Director to allocate AMD 5mn to Axel Bakunts house-museum, 7 million to Ararat regional library and 5 million to Gyumri... more »
PM To Attend CIS Heads Of Government Council Meeting
On September 27, a government delegation led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be off to Yalta on a two-day working visit to attend the upcoming meeting of CIS Council of Heads of Government. The delegation will comprise Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan, Minister of Finance Vache Gabrielyan, First Deputy Minister of Economy Karine Minasyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharian, other dignitaries.
Tigran Sargsyan Suggests 40% Increase In ASPU Teaching Staff Wages
Chaired by Armenian State Pedagogical University Academic Board Chairman, Prime Minster Tigran Sargsyan, the Academic Board held a regular sitting on September 24 to discuss the report of the National Center for Professional Education Quality Enhancement on the results of the pilot institutional accreditation program. ”We want the Pedagogical University, which has been implementing successful reform, to become one of Armenia’s leading universities. Higher education reform is... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Ara Gyurjian was appointed to be Acting Head of "Procurement Assistance Center" State non-profit organization pending the appointment to this post of the winning participant of the tender to be announced for the position of Head of "Procurement Assistance Center" State non-profit organization.
