Tigran Sargsyan Off To Lori, Shirak Marzes On Earthquake Anniversary
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a visit to Lori and Shirak Marzes of Armenia, dated to the 23rd anniversary of the devastating earthquake of 1988. The head of government laid wreaths at the victims’ memorials in Spitak and Gyumri, paying homage with a minute’s silence. Then, attended by Prime Minister Sargsyan, a renovated kindergarten, a community center and a medical facility were inaugurated in Amasia. The kindergarten is supposed to host some 60 children from the local... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets With Karel De Gucht
On the sidelines of his Brussels visit, Prime Minister met on December 5 with EU Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht. The agenda comprised as follows: the process of EU-Armenia trade and economic relations, including, in particular, the ongoing talks over the deep and comprehensive free trade agreement. The head of government briefed the EU Commissioner on the reforms underway in Armenia. Noting that Armenia has complied in full with the pre-arranged action plan, Tigran Sargsyan... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets With Stefan Fule
On the sidelines of his Brussels visit, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule. The parties concentrated on Armenia reforms and joint programs. Tigran Sargsyan said Armenia fully compliant with the commitments assumed before the EU. “We are implementing serious and ambitious reforms. For instance, we yesterday submitted to the public a new World Bank-assisted concept of industrial development which... more »
Prime Minister to Make a Working Visit to Brussels
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will leave for Brussels on a working visit on December 4. On the sidelines of his visit, PM Tigran Sargsyan will meet with EU Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Fule, EU Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht, Director General of EuropeAid Development and Cooperation Fokion Fotiadis. The delegation led by the RA Prime Minister consists of the Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan, Minister of Finance Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan,... more »
Armenia’s Industrial Development Strategy Was Presented
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan participated in the economic seminar organized by the Republican Party of Armenia at Tumo Center for Creative Technologies in Yerevan. Therefore, Armenia’s industrial development strategy was presented. The seminar was attended by Government and the National Assembly, as well as business sector representatives. Greeting the participants of the seminar, Tigran Sargsyan noted, “This economic seminar has two goals: first, the Republican Party of... more »
The Prime Minister Got Acquainted with the Activities of “Pyunik” Union for the Disabled
On the International Day of Disabled People, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited "Pyunik" Union for the Disabled accompanied by the RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artur Grigoryan. The Head of Government talked to the disabled about their problems, got acquainted with their programs and activities. The Prime Minister was informed that the disabled athletes, who have been training at the Union, recently achieved great success. In particular, during the open... more »
Cabinet Discussed the New Policy of Economic Development of Armenia
A discussion was held today in the Government, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, on the development of a new economic policy of Armenia. The event was attended by the World Bank, the National Assembly and Government representatives. "A new economic program to 2020 inclusive should be developed for Armenia with its main directions, priorities and actions. Armenia has already developed a sustainable development program several years ago, which has undergone essential changes... more »
Finalized 2012 Budget Bill To Be Sent To National Assembly
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government approved the amended FY2012 budget bill as submitted to the National Assembly on September 30, 2011, and the finalized list of proposals and conclusions presented to the government by National Assembly standing committees, parliamentary groups, factions and individual MPs during the budget bill debates held within the standing committees and the plenary session of the National Assembly. The... more »
Ara Hovspeyan, Executive Director of “North-South Road Corridor Investment Program” State Non-Profit Organization
Regular sitting of the Board of Management of "North-South Road Corridor Investment Program" took place today at the Government, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. As a result of the organized contest, Ara Hovsepyan was elected as the executive director of “North-South Road Corridor Investment Program” state non-profit organization. 15 applications were submitted for the vacancy of the executive director position.
Regular Sitting of IT Development Support Council was Held Today
Regular sitting of IT Development Support Council was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Firstly, a report on fulfillment of the assignments given during the previous sitting of the council was presented. First on the agenda was the discussion of the issue concerning customs duties applicable to some computer products. It was noted that there are different customs rates for products with the same properties, which creates problems for the businessmen when importing the... more »
