Prime Minister-Headed Council Deals With Small and Medium-Size Business Development
The Small and Medium-Size Enterprise Development Council called its first sitting at the Office of Government, chaired by head of council, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The council consists of representatives from public agencies, business community, international organizations and NGOs. Welcoming the participants, Tigran Sargsyan noted: “The development of small and medium-size entrepreneurship is of great economic, political and social relevance. The Government of the... more »
PM Receives Haniel Group Representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation from Haniel Group consisting of representatives of Eurodress, Hess Natur and VKS Armenia subsidiaries. Welcoming the company’s involvement in Armenia, Tigran Sargsyan emphasized Armenia’s interest in having favorable conditions in place for investing companies. Thanking the head of government for reception, the guests briefed him on those programs carried out in Armenia and on their future plans. In particular,... more »
Information Technology Development Support Council
The Information Technology Development Support Council met at the Office of Government, chaired by head of council, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. On introducing the new council members as elected on a rotational basis, the chairperson proceeded to the agenda. The meeting first heard a progress report concerning the previous sitting’s assignments, including the problems faced in implementing online tax account write-out procedures. In this connection, the stakeholder... more »
Prime Minister Receives US Charge d'Affaires Bruce Donahue
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today US Charge d'Affaires to the Republic of Armenia Bruce Donahue. Greeting the guest, the Prime Minister said to be highly appreciative of the dynamics of bilateral relationship. The parties referred to the possibility of getting technical assistance for Armenia census, the memorandum of understanding on energy-related researches, the status of Millennium Challenge Corporation-implemented programs, as well as the reforms underway in different... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Sends Condolence Message to Norwegian Prime Minister and Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a condolence message to Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway Jens Stoltenberg and the Government of Norway on the tragic events of Oslo and Utoeya Island. The message reads in part: “We strongly condemn any display of intolerance and terrorism and sympathize with the friendly Norwegian people in their sorrow for numerous innocent victims.”
Baze Camp Kicks Off In Byurakan
Head of Armenian Youth Foundation Board of Trustees, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met yesterday with the participants of Baze youth camp which started on July 22 in Byurakan. The head of government was briefed on daily life and living conditions in the camp. Welcoming the participants of the camp, the Prime Minister noted: “In general, Baze means a lot to us. It is an attempt to rally youth and also to generate a specific atmosphere to inspire us patriotism and dedication. It is... more »
No Upward Trends In Capital Flight
As Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan stated at a meeting held with scholars in Oshakan, the government has clear understanding of capital flight from Armenia and does not see any adverse phenomena in this respect. “We follow closely the capital flows and the trade balance of our country. The Central Bank performs these functions at a professional level. Of course, there are individual cases when Armenian entrepreneurs set up factories abroad while they make their earnings at home.... more »
Yerevan City Transport Program Details Discussed in Government
The North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program governing council met today at the Office of Government, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Premier advised that Mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan had been engaged in council proceedings as a stakeholder representative. An expert from the ADB Central and Western Asia Region Urban Development Department gave details of the main directions and mechanisms... more »
In accordance with Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, as of July 25, 2011, Ara Avetisyan will be relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Education and Science to move to another position.
Government To Take Steps Against Outbound Migration
On the sidelines of his visit to Aragatsotni marz, Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian met with writers and other prominent intellectuals in Oshakan. In attendance were Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan and Armenian Writers’ Union Chairman Levon Ananyan. The head of government referred to migration-associated concerns expressed by a group of intellectuals and answered their questions. According to the Prime Minister, the problem of migration is kept in focus by the government as... more »
