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 »
The Prime Minister Met with the Participants of the International Academic Conference of Young Economist Students
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with the participants of the four-day international academic conference of young economist students. The conference is entitled "Ethics and Business in the 21st Century (the influence and consequences of the Global Financial Crisis)". The Head of the Government, welcoming the participants of the sitting, answered their question related to Armenian ideas on ethics and business, its international model and efficiency. Speaking about the business... more »
RA Prime Minister Stressed the Importance of the Cooperation of CIS Member States in the Sphere of Urban Development and the Implementation of Joint Projects
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the participants of the CIS Intergovernmental Council sitting for cooperation in the sphere of construction, headed by Minister of Regional Development of the Russian Federation Victor Basargin. "I am sure that such meetings are very useful; not only they promote the exchange of experience and elaboration of new ways to solve the existing issues, but also contribute to the expansion of cooperation and strengthening of friendly relations between... more »
