Pension Reform In Focus
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation on pension reform was held at Government. The Prime Minister told the State Revenue Committee representatives to submit a cost estimate for the release of budget funds. Concerning the timetable proposed for introduction of the system of electronic signatures, Tigran Sargsyan said it will be introduced according to the schedule and the state will subsidize the expenses of extending electronic signatures to SME. The... more »
Transcript of Joint Press Conference Of Prime Ministers Tigran Sargsyan and Boyko Borisov
Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan - Dear colleagues, we are honored to welcome the Bulgarian Prime Minister’s delegation to Armenia. We are convinced that this visit will open up a new chapter in the history of bilateral economic, social and political relations. We have a deeply-rooted long history of cooperation, but today we regretfully stated our dissatisfaction with the current level of economic cooperation which should be given a strong impetus. To this end, we agreed... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Boyko Borisov
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov who is paying a two-day official visit to Armenia. The prime ministers’ private meeting was followed by an enlarged sitting of the two delegations “Our countries enjoy deeply-rooted ties of friendship, and it is our duty to expand and strengthen them ahead. I am confident that your visit will give new impetus to bilateral relations,” Tigran Sargsyan said. The Prime Minister of Bulgaria... more »
Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov Arrives In Armenia
A Bulgarian government delegation led by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov arrived in Armenia on official visit. The delegation was met by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan at Zvartnots international airport. Boyko Borisov is accompanied by Minister of Transport Ivailo Moskovsky, Labor Minister Totyu Mladenov, as well as Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Naydenov. The Bulgarian Premier is to meet with President Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, National Assembly Speaker Samvel... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Sergey Lavrov
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov who is paying an official visit to our country. “We are paying special attention to relations with Russia. Russia is our strategic partner and we must expand and strengthen the bilateral ties. We will do our utmost to reach this goal as it fully meets the interests of our people,” Tigran Sargsyan said greeting the guest. The RF Foreign Minister said a lot of good work and prospective programs... more »
Modern Oncology Center To Be Established In Yerevan
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Armenia’s National Competitiveness Fund (NCF) and the Global Medical Solutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Office of Government. The document was signed by NCF Managing Director Arman Khachaturyan and Global Medical Solutions Chief Executive Officer Haik Bakrjian respectively. A state-of-the-art oncology center will be established in Yerevan in co-operation with the Global Medical Solutions. The center will comprise three... more »
National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Head of National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the NCF Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. After the meeting had approved the minutes of the preceding sitting and discussed organizational issues, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan presented Armenia’s economic development trends. The head of government said a 4.6 percent GDP growth was recorded in 2011. According to the Prime Minister, what... more »
Border Checkpoint Modernization Issues Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultation to discuss modernization of Bagratashen, Bavra and Gogavan border checkpoints. Deputy Minister of Finance Vardan Aramyan reported progress in program implementation. He advised that the European Investment Bank has approved a Euro 30.8mn loan to that effect. Note that the total cost of the project is estimated at 60 million euros. The Prime Minister told the heads of corresponding agencies to have the program implemented in... more »
Russian Premier, President-Elect Vladimir Putin Thanks Prime Minister of Armenia
RF Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin addressed a message of thanks to Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, which reads as follows: “Dear Tigran Sureni, I sincerely thank you for your kind congratulations on my election as President of the Russian Federation. I am convinced that the Russian-Armenian multifaceted and mutually beneficial relationship of strategic partnership will keep on developing dynamically to the benefit of our two peoples and for the sake... more »
Government Commission Established In Connection With Passing Of Alexander Haroutunyan Holds Sitting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government commission set up on the passing of Armenian SSR and USSR People’s Artist, laureate of State awards Alexander Haroutunyan met today in the Office of Government. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan reported back the funeral preparations. The Commission informs that a funeral services for Alexander Haroutunyan will be held on March 30, 18:00-20:00, at the Surb Hovhannes church of Yerevan. On 31 March, at 12:00-14:00,... more »
