ADB Executive Director Congratulates PM on the Impressive Economic Growth
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of the Asian Development Bank led by the Executive Director Maurin Sitorus. “ The strengthening and development of the relations with the Asian Development Banks is of great importance to us. The implemented joint programs have a vital role for our country. I am sure, that your visit will help to clarify the strategy of our further partnership,” said Tigran Sargsyan. Maurin Sitorus highly appreciated the cooperation with... more »
PM Receives the Delegation of Gazprombank
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of “Gazprombank” OJSC, led by the Deputy Chairman of the Management Board Nikolay Korenev. Welcoming the guests at the Government, the Prime Minister said, “We hope that these meetings will contribute to the deepening of bilateral cooperation and the development of joint projects in the banking sector.” Nikolay Korenev informed that “Gazprombank” intends to deepen its activities in Armenia. Tigran... more »
Citizens in Emergency Situations Will Have the Privilege of Not Paying Stamp Duty
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Given the military situation in Syria and the possible political developments, as well as the fates of about 100 thousands endangered Armenians in Syria, RA Government is taking urgent measures to ensure the security of our compatriots and organize their return to Armenia. In today’s session the Executive approved the bill on making amendment to the RA law “On Stamp Duty”, which suggests that... more »
RA State Administrative Bodies Report the Results of the First Half of 2012
The Government continued the discussions of the reports of RA state administrative bodies on estimated performance of the activities program and implementation of priority tasks of the first half of 2012. Reports on the results of the first half of 2012 were presented by the RA Minister of Territorial Administration, RA Minister of Agriculture, RA Minister of Emergency Situations, President of the State Committee for Water Management under the Ministry of Territorial Administration, Head... more »
Guided by sub-paragraph 6, paragraph 121 of the order established by presidential ordinance PO-174-N of July 18, 2007, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan signed a decree to relieve Armen Hayrapetyan of the post of RA Deputy Minister of Diaspora. Guided by sub-paragraph 6, paragraph 121 of the order established by presidential ordinance PO-174-N of July 18, 2007, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan signed a decree to appoint Vahe Jilavyan to the post of Deputy Minister of Diaspora. Vahe... more »
Guided by sub-paragraph 6, paragraph 121 of the order established by presidential ordinance PO-174-N of July 18, 2007, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan signed a decree to appoint Khachik Hakobyan to the post of RA Deputy Minister of Nature Protection. Khachik Hakobyan Date and Place of Birth 1982, Yerevan Education 1988-1995 Yerevan Secondary School No. 176 1995-1997 “Quantum” College 1997-1998 Armenian Agricultural Academy base college 1998-2003... more »
PM Receives Delegation Headed by the Vice President of “Orange-France Telecom” Company
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation headed by the Vice President of “Orange-France Telecom” company Benua Shin. Welcoming the guests, the Head of the Government said, “In 2009, we provided an opportunity to “Orange” to enter the Armenian market. Today we can say that the Government’s decision was fully justified, because we have since had new companies, which have increased the competition in the communications field, raised the level of... more »
PM Receives Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy, Secretary of State Marta Dassù. The sides discussed a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations. “There is a great potential for the development of Armenian-Italian relations and a great amount of work should be carried out in that direction. I am sure that your visit to Armenia will contribute to the strengthening of our bilateral relations,” said Tigran Sargsyan. Highly... more »
RA Government and UNDP Sign an Agreement Launching the Projects to Modernize RA State Borders
Today, in the presence of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, RA Government and the United Nations Development Programme signed a co-financing agreement marking the start of the projects for modernization of Bagratashen, Bavra and Gogavan border crossing points of Republic of Armenia. On behalf of the RA Government the documents were signed by the RA Minister of Finance Vache Gabrielyan and the president of RA State Revenue Committee Gagik Khachatryan, and by the UNDP Deputy Resident... more »
PM Instructed the Ministry of Health to Implement Specific Measures in the Fight against Shadow Economy
The Government held a consultation on issues related to the healthcare sector, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. “It should be clarified why the economic growth trends in this area dropped 4.4 percent compared to the same period last year, despite the fact that we have implemented significant measures to increase the services and decrease the shadow in the healthcare sector. Specifically, the funding had not been reduced compared to the previous year, and the great insurance... more »
