Investment, Economic Development Programs Supported
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government decided to extend until August 10, 2015 the deadline set for VAT payments due by Armenia Wine Factory LLC for over AMD 300mn worth of goods and commodities imported under its ongoing investment program in the period from August 10, 2012 to November 30, 2013. The company is expected to invest AMD 1.4bn to get foreign equipment for the launch of a champagne production line. The planned 30%... more »
Based on paragraph 1.7 of presidential decree numbered PD-728 of May 6, 1997, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan signed a decree to dismiss Levon Mikaelyan from the office of Deputy Governor of Kotayk Marz of Armenia.
Pan-Armenian Conference Of Experts In International Affairs And Political Scientists To Be Held In Yerevan
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan. The government decided to hold a pan-Armenian conference of experts in international affairs and political scientists in Yerevan on November 19-20, 2012, and approved the program of the forum. The purpose of the forum is to discuss the current problems faced in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora, propose joint programs and review issues relating to the professional... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will be away on leave from July 9 to July 18, 2012. Most of the leave time will be spent in Armenia or in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. In the meantime, the Premier’s functions will be exercised by Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan.
Spanish Version Of “Spania” Novel By Kostan Zaryan Presented
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan took part in the presentation of the Spanish translation of “Spania” novel by Kostan Zaryan, which was held at Avetik Isahakyan House-Museum. The novel has been translated into Spanish by Prime Minister's initiative. Following the presentation, the head of government took the time to view a documentary film on Zaryan’s life and work. The event was attended by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and a number of cultural figures.... more »
Prime Minister Receives Konstantin Kosachev
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received RF President’s Special Envoy for CIS-member State Affairs, Director of “Rossotrudnichestvo” Federal Agency Konstantin Kosachev. The meeting was attended by Russian Ambassador to Armenia Vyacheslav Kovalenko and head of “Rossotrudnichestvo” Federal Agency Armenia mission Viktor Kryvopuskov. The parties discussed ways of expanding Armenian-Russian trade and economic relations, as well as prospects for development of... more »
Susanna Tonoyan was appointed Head of Republic of Armenia Government Staff Information and Public Relations Department.
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Armen Abrahamyan was appointed Head of State Social Security Service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.
Welfare Package Program To Be Upgraded
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister addressed the audience: “I would like to begin the meeting with the question of welfare packages. As you may know, a pilot program was launched early this year, under which a welfare package is offered to more than 120 thousand public servants nationwide, health insurance being the key component of the package. As we can witness now, there is ever-growing interest... more »
PM Receives Newly Appointed Albanian Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Albanian Ambassador to Armenia Dashnor Dervis. Congratulating the Ambassador on assumption of the office, the Prime Minister wished him every success in his responsible mission. "Your good work is in the best interest of our two countries. We will provide you with all necessary conditions," Tigran Sargsyan said. The parties discussed a wide range of issues relating to the development of Armenian-Albanian... more »
