Tigran Sargsyan Extends Condolences To Belgian PM
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a message of condolence to Prime Minister of Belgium Elio Di Rupo over the tragedy that hit the Swiss town of Sierra. The cable reads as follows: “I deeply regret the tragedy that occurred in the Swiss town of Sierra which took the lives of 28 Belgians. On behalf of the Government of Armenia and myself, I express sincere sympathy to you, to the friendly people of Belgium and the relatives of the victims. I wish you strength and... more »
Old Yerevan Project To Be Implemented
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Executive authorized the Mayor of Yerevan to conclude on behalf of the Republic of Armenia corresponding arrangements with EMC and Glendale Hills closed joint stock companies and Serge - Agopig-Der-Sahaguyan LLC specifying the rights and obligations of the State and the developer stemming from the alienation of property at the site enclosed by arami, Byuzand and Koghbatsi streets. The agreements shall... more »
PM Gets Acquainted With Pharmaceutical Company’s Development Programs As Part Of Industrial Strategy
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today Vitamax-E pharmaceutical company as part of the government’s export-oriented industrial strategy. The Prime Minister got acquainted with the production processes, future programs and development prospects. Operational since 1997, the company produces Marine probiotics in line with GMP international standard. It is exported to Ukraine, Japan, Russia, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belgium, Germany, the United States... more »
PM Holds Discussion On Literature Development Problems
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation on literature development was held at newly opened Zangak literary center, The meeting was attended by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Finance Minister Vache Gabrielyan, Deputy Finance Minister Suren Karayan, Deputy Minister of Education and Science Manuk Mkrtchyan, President of Armenian Writers’ Union Levon Ananyan, heads of large publishing houses, bookselling companies and other representatives of the literary... more »
2013-2015 Medium-Term Public Spending Program Macroeconomic Performance Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the standing council on the development of medium-term public spending program met today at the Office of Government.. The meeting discussed the forecast of key macroeconomic indicators to serve as a basis for the 2013-2015 Medium-Term Public Spending Program’s macroeconomic performance. It was noted that in accordance with the timetable stipulated in the Prime Minister’s decree of December 21, 2011, No.1240-N, all the ministries... more »
Rural Capacity Building and Market Opportunities for Farmers Program Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Rural Capacity Building and Market Opportunities for Farmers Program Council met today at the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved this year’s operating budget for the Rural Capacity Building program. The funds will be used to set up state-of-the-art orchards and develop infrastructures in the rural communities of Tavush, Vayots-Dzor and Aragatsotni marzes. The Council next approved the list of communities to... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Menno Snel
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received International Monetary Fund Executive Director Menno Snel who is responsible for activities with Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Israel, Georgia, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Romania and Ukraine. Welcoming the guest, Tigran Sargsyan said, “I congratulate you on assumption to the office of IMF Executive Director. We look forward to continued close cooperation with the Fund.”... more »
Best Businesswomen, Community Heads To Get Prime Minister’s Awards
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Women’s Affairs Council by the Prime Minister met at the Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, the head of government congratulated the Council’s female members on International Women’s Day: “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I offer my heartfelt congratulations on March 8, wishing to you such a tender love as may bless you with many years of happy life. You are a... more »
PM Welcomes Olivier De Camp
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received EBRD Director for South-Eastern Europe and Caucasus Olivier De Camp. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister noted: “I am pleased to state that relations between Armenia and the EBRD are gradually expanding. We have got acquainted with the Bank’s new country strategy for Armenia. Our experts have already appreciated the document, and we are satisfied with the pace of bilateral cooperation,” the Premier said. Olivier De Camp... more »
Government’s Consistency Pays Off
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Prime Minister reminded that the previous meeting had looked into the recent rise in book prices, clarifying that legislative changes had nothing to do with the hike-up. The State Committee on Economic Competition Protection had been told to take up the matter and submit a finding. The head of the commission said the study had shown that the markup was mainly due to a misinterpretation of tax laws by... more »
