PM Issues Instruction To Temporarily Refrain From Charging Customs Duty To Syrian Armenians
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a consultative meeting to discuss issues relating to Syrian Armenians. Those Syrian Armenians currently staying in Armenia were reported unable to get back to Syria at this point of time. Therefore, their personal property, including their cars, can not be subject to customs clearance considering that they are not seeking permanent residence. Besides, they will face additional bottlenecks in settling the customs duty or extending the time for keeping... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Dmitry Medvedev Discuss Armenian-Russian Cooperation Development-Related Agenda
On September 28, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, met with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Yalta to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest. Tigran Sargsyan noted that Armenia attaches great importance to the strengthening and expanding of elations with Russia. ”We are pleased with the dynamics of our relations, though we can see that there is greater potential to tap on,” Tigran Sargsyan said. In turn, Dmitry Medvedev pointed to the growth of... more »
PM Attends CIS Heads of Government Council Meeting
The Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation attended a CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Yalta, which included over two dozen issues. The heads of government adopted an action plan for establishment and development of information society within the CIS framework by 2015. Reference was made of cooperation between the CIS countries in the field of telecommunications. The meeting adopted a complex program of innovative measures by member-countries for the... more »
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 »
