Notice
In addition to our notice of April 5, 2012, please be advised that the following public officials, who are involved in the pre-electoral process, have filed applications of leave and will be away on holiday until this May 6. Minister of Transport and Communications Manuk Vardanyan Minister of Urban... more »
Citizens Satisfied With Reform Dynamics
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, Tigran Sargsyan presented the findings of the latest monitoring conducted by the government with a view to getting the citizens’ opinion over the impact of reforms. Monitoring testifies that the majority of the population is satisfied with the ongoing reforms. The Cabinet decided to extend until December 30, 2016 the term of “Temporary Import” customs regime for... more »
PM: “We must build up an all-Armenian platform”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the presentation of Mediamax news agency-hosted “50 Global Armenians” project, meant to raise awareness of those successful Armenians from the former Soviet Union and Armenia who are currently living far from the homeland. Well above focusing on their business stories, the project will cover their daily activities and family life. Offering his congratulations on the launch of the project, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “Propelled... more »
PM Calls At Meat-Packing Factory
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Bacon Product Ltd to get acquainted with the Company’s manufacturing processes and development programs. The head of government discussed the problems available in this sphere with Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan and Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan. Founded in 1995, Bacon Product Ltd has recently acquired new Schieler-manufactured production lines. The Company has a new factory building which meets the best European... more »
Farewell Meeting With Indian Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Armenia Achal Kumar Malhotra who is completing his mission in our country. On behalf of the Armenian government, the Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador for his tenure-long efficacious efforts toward promoting the Armenian-Indian bilateral relations. The interlocutors took the opportunity to sum up the outcome of joint programs and talk over expectations. “We can state with... more »
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Governing Council met in Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved the overall evaluation results for the selection of a project management consultant. Based on the above, North-South Road Corridor Investment PIU SNCO was directed to send an invitation for contract signing talks to the selected joint venture, consisting of Belgian Safege and... more »
PM Awards Well-Performing Women
During a meeting of the Women's Council by the Prime Minister which was held at the Aram Khachaturyan museum, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan congratulated all women on Motherhood and Beauty Day. “Women have always occupied a special place in our lives and Armenian men traditionally entertained a respectful attitude towards women and mothers. I am convinced that this is an asset to our society, and we are obliged to abide by this nice tradition and hand it over to future generations.... more »
Economy-Related Legal Act Reform Council Holds First Sitting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Economy-Related Legal Act Reform Council held its first meeting in Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister addressed the audience with a welcoming speech: “We are holding the first meeting of the newly formed council, which must deal with regulatory legal acts in an effort to cut the senseless red tape. The Council has the mission of identifying and addressing redundancies in government functions by... more »
“Construction And Interior 2012” Exposition Kicks Off
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, “Construction and Interior 2012” exposition kicked off at Karen Demirchyan Sports Complex. “This is a good platform for familiarization with innovations and new ideas in construction, as well as for dialogue and cooperation between the participants,” the Prime Minister said and expressed hope that the expo will promote construction in Armenia. This 5th edition of the exposition is attended by 150 organizations.... more »
SME Development Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Small and Medium-Size Enterprise Development Council met at Government. “The Council has the key mission of fostering small and medium-size enterprise in our country. The question is of political importance because we will not be able to build a civil society without a well-developed system of small businesses in Armenia. This is why the problem is deemed to have a political dimension along with the economic one. We must... more »