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 »
Tigran Sargsyan Gets Acquainted With Comprehensive Cadastre Reform
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Arabkir customer service office of the Staff of State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre by the Government and the Yerevan territorial division. Accompanied by the head of the State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre, the Prime Minister got acquainted with the complex of reforms underway in the system of cadastre which seek increased transparency, simplified paperwork and minimized contacts between officials and citizens in a bid to... more »
Inspection Reform Coordination Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council held its fifth meeting at the Office of Government. The Inspection Reform Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy reported on the activities implemented in the period under review. It was noted that the summary version of the annual audit plan will be posted on the official website of the Ministry of Economy. The meeting looked at issues relating to the application of the law on organization and... more »
The State Assists Servicemen To Enter Educational Institutions
Accompanied by Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the servicemen of one of Yerevan’s military units to brief them on the government’s new educational program which seeks to develop professional skills and knowledge so that to prepare the army leavers to enter universities, primary and secondary vocational schools and colleges. “We will help you understand your educational needs before the time you leave the army. Together, we... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Vladimir Putin On Election As RF President
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to Vladimir Putin in connection with his election as President of the Russian Federation. The letter reads as follows: ”Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich! On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I congratulate you on your election as President of the Russian Federation. I am confident that your victory in an open and fair competition will provide a solid groundwork for successful... more »
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Government Council met today at the Office of Government. Proceeding to the agenda, the Council approved the technical proposal evaluation commission’s findings over the bids submitted for the post of project management consultant and charged the North-South Road Corridor Investment PIU to invite the representatives of four successful bidders to attend the ceremony of public disclosure of... more »
