PM Receives Egyptian Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Armenia Mohammad Al Saad Eldin El Leis. Congratulating the Ambassador on startup of his diplomatic mission in our country, the Prime Minister said, “I am convinced that your activity will contribute to the development and strengthening of Armenia-Egypt relationship. The Armenian government is ready to do its utmost to promote the efforts in this direction.”... more »
Armenia Getting Ready For 2012 Rio +20 World Summit
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government held an enlarged sitting of the National Council for Sustainable Development. Greeting the participants, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said: "We are continuing the process, which aims to ensure Armenis’s adequate participation in the Rio de Janeiro’s Rio +20 World Summit on sustainable development to be held in June 2012. It is obvious that the Republic of Armenia as an newly independent State faced... more »
PM: “New funded pension system to secure old age for citizens”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the ongoing first annual conference on pension system in Yerevan which seeks to summarize the work carried out over the past year towards the implementation of pension reforms, as well as identification of further important steps. The Prime Minister said that the new funded pension system will help the citizens to ensure a secure old age. “We are changing peoples’ mentality and motivations. An active citizen should think about... more »
Industrial Policy Strategy Developed
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Approving an export-oriented industrial policy strategy, the government directed the Minister of Economy to propose the composition and rules of procedure of the industrial council by the Prime Minister, as well as to make arrangements for establishment of corresponding precise engineering, pharmaceuticals and brandy industry councils along with an action plan due within a 3-month period. Tigran Sargsyan... more »
Government Discusses Seismic Safety-Related Issues
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government held a regular meeting of the Scientific and Technical Council. Down to the agenda, the Council heard and backed a number of proposals on the use seismic isolation systems for buildings under construction, upgrades and reinforcement in Armenia. The Prime Minister instructed the Minister of Urban Development to form and head a working group to coordinate the needed actions and draft a list of such buildings and facilities as... more »
Prime Minister Meets President of Lebanon
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman who is in the Republic of Armenia on official visit. Following the private talks, a working dinner was hosted in honor of the high-level guest during which Tigran Sargsyan briefed Michel Suleiman on our country’s economic status and development prospects The parties discussed cooperation possibilities in a number of fields. In this context, they stressed the importance of business forums involving... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Charles Lonsdale
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing British Ambassador to Armenia Charles Lonsdale. “I do believe you have been a long way toward expanding and furthering the Armenian-British relationship. Great is your personal contribution in this matter,” the head of government emphasized. The British diplomat said serious progress was made in different areas during his tenure of office: “ I am sure to be able to see your country’s progress. Great Britain is... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to RF Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Yedinaya Rossiya party win of State Duma elections. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I congratulate you on successful performance of Yedinaya Rossiya party under your leadership in the December 4 elections to State Duma. During the years of its existence, Yedinaya Rossiya has proved that it has a strong political potential which can lead great... more »
Grant Agreement Signed Between Armenian Government and Austrian Development Agency
Grant agreement was signed today between the Armenian Government and Austrian Development Agency Limited Liability Company. The document was signed by Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan for the Government of the Republic of Armenia and by South Caucasus Technical Cooperation Attache Alexander Bohr for the Austrian Development Agency. The introduction of “Regulatory Guillotine” speedy reform tool will help refresh Armenia’s regulatory policy to considerably... more »
Grant Available For Regulatory Guillotine Program
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government of the Republic of Armenia backed the proposal on signing a grant agreement between the Government and the Austrian Development Agency Ltd under which EUR 500,200 will be provided under the Regulatory Guillotine program. In compliance with the presidential decree of December 1, 2011 on army call-up and demobilization campaign for first-group reserve medical officers, the government obliged... more »
