Tigran Sargsyan Hosted In “Miasin” Youth Movement Camp
On a trip to Gegharkunik marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan was hosted in “Miasin” youth movement’s summer camp, referred to as “Miasin – 2011 All-Armenian Youth Educational Forum.” Greeting the participants, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “It is a pleasure to see you since meetings like this help us understand your concerns and your vision of the future. Besides, we thereby get an insight into Armenia’s future day.” Answering... more »
PM Attends MCA-Armenia-Funded Re-Commissioning of Zolakar and Martuni Pumping Stations
On a trip to Gegharkunik Marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the re-commissioning of Zolakar and Martuni pumping stations. In attendance was U.S. Charge d’Affairs to Armenia Bruce Donahue. Refurbished with funds available from the Millennium Challenge Account – Armenia (USD 3.5mn and 2.5mn invested respectively), Zolakar and Martuni pumping stations are situated in “Sevan” national park and are powered with Sevan Lake waters. To cope with the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Opposition MPs
Shortly after today’s cabinet sitting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received MPs from “Heritage” faction Anahit Bakhshyan and Armen Martirosyan. The dismantling of kiosks and stalls downtown Yerevan has been discussed. Note that commenting on the matter at the Cabinet sitting the Mayor of Yerevan advised that no mass dismantling of stalls will take place in the capital: an individual approach will be shown and stalls will be dismantled only in case of emergency.... more »
Another Investment Program Gets Tax Privileges
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before the sitting, the Prime Minister referred to the findings of a service investigation conducted by the SRC in connection with a publication released by Aravot daily, as well as the dismantling of stalls and kiosks downtown Yerevan. The government decided to prolong till September 1, 2014, the VAT holiday accorded to Hov-Khach LLC for goods imported from September 1 through December 31, 2011 exceeding... more »
Systemic Rural Development Program Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the systemic rural development program. In attendance were top executives from the public agencies concerned, representatives of NGOs and educational institutions, as well as Public Council members. Addressing the attendees, the head of government stated in part: “Today’s meeting has the goal of presenting the systemic rural development program. Due to time restrictions, we will try to answer your queries... more »
Rural Capacity Building Program's Governing Council Holds Meeting
Rural Capacity Building Program Governing Council met today at the Office of Government, chaired by head of council, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting voted for and named Alvina Avagyan to the post of chief executive director of Armenian Fruit JSC. The council discussed and approved the proposal on providing extra funds for Irrigation Network Rehabilitation Program activities due in Berd, Tovuz, Verin Karmiraghbyur, Nerkin Karmiraghbyur and Movses communities of Tavush... more »
Governing Council Holds Meeting
The north-south road corridor and sustainable urban development investment programs governing council met at Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The council looked at the preliminary version of project management and institutional capacity building consultant’s terms of reference, designed under the loan agreement for Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program – Activity 1 (special activities), and the announcement on expression of... more »
PM Receives UNICEF Resident Representative
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing UNICEF resident representative to Armenia Laylee Moshiri-Gilani. Greeting Ms Moshiri, the Prime Minister stated in part, “The Republic of Armenia is highly appreciative of the role assured by the UNICEF and yourself in protecting Armenian children’s rights and improving their health and life.” Tigran Sargsyan described UNICEF’s Armenia activities as quite efficacious strong with an impressive spectrum of... more »
Agriculture, Economy and Emergency Ministers Report Back First Half-Year Performance
The ministers of agriculture, economy and emergency situations submitted today performance accounts for the first half-year of 2011 reporting back the status of priority tasks. Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan stated the following priorities: increased farming efficiency and community assistance programs-triggered higher household incomes in rural communities, development of cooperation in at least 40 communities, achieving greater service impact by means of reformed information... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Visits Ararat Marz
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan was off on a working trip to Ararat marz today. The head of government first called at Aquatechautomatics sturgeon-breeding company of Masis town where he was introduced to the ongoing activities and development programs of the company. Currently the company has sales outlets in Armenia, the CIS and Georgia. It has concluded several export deals this year to a total cost of AMD 700mn. The investment committee of Armenia Rural Areas Economic... more »
