Government to be penalized for default
A cabinet sitting was held, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The government approved the procedure to follow in paying fines and penalties for delays in the refund of overpayments and/or other amounts. A first-ever estimate of penalties due for the period up to January 1, 2011 will be out by May, 1, 2011. Stating that the government is thereby going to apply stricter sanctions for VAT refund arrears, Tigran Sargsyan noted that no incidences of VAT refund delays or non-payments... more »
Governing Council meets in Government
The North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council met in a regular sitting, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First Deputy Minister of Transport and Communication Hrant Beglaryan reported back the results of the tender announced to select an arms-length monitoring agency for the program which were approved by the council. The meeting next approved the shortlist of the auditor bid assessing commission. Among other agenda items, the council... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan: “Efforts will be made to redouble Armenian fish exports in 2011”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the launch of a water meter installation pilot program at a fish-breeding entity in Sipanik village of Ararat Marz. In attendance were the ministers of agriculture and nature protection, government officials and local fish-breeders. Note that an arrangement to that effect was reached on February 2, 2011 at a consultative meeting held with the Prime Minister in order to demonstrate that the installation of water meters was a completely safe and... more »
Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Lisa Kaestner
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Head of IFC Investment Climate Advisory Service Europe and Central Asia Unit Lisa Kaestner. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said to be highly appreciative of IFC activities aimed at improving the business and investment environment of Armenia and went on to stress the importance of continued cooperation between the government of Armenia and the International Finance Corporation. The parties have discussed the current... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan will combine the post of Acting Head of State Social Security Service of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs with his current position.
Prime Minister attends Constitutional Court 15th anniversary-dedicated events
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today Constitutional Court 15th anniversary-dedicated events. After the ceremonial meeting, the head of government eyed the masterworks of Garzou, Hacob Hacobyan and young vanguard painters on display in the framework of ”Constitution and Art” exposition held on the CC anniversary.
Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Scott Jacobs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Scott Jacobs, OSCE Yerevan Office-invited leading expert in regulatory reform. The meeting was attended by Head of the OSCE Armenia Office Sergey Kapinos. Scott Jacobs briefed the head of government on the global experience in the field of regulatory reform and the opportunities for implementation of such reforms in the Republic of Armenia. Stressing the importance of having an efficacious system of state governance in our country, the... more »
Pension-lines to be ruled out
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Reminding his previous directive concerning the streamlining of the process of pension payment, Prime Minister asked the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs what had been done to that end. Based on the comments of the Minister, the Prime Minister concluded that as from this March the pensioners will no longer have to stand in line while getting their pensions. The government decided to defer until February... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Mushegh Tumanyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Economy according to his application and Vahe Danielyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Economy in order to take up another position. Under another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Garegin Melkonyan was relieved of the office of Armenia’s Trade Representative to the European Union to assume the post of Deputy Minister of Economy. more »
Water meters to be installed in Ararat Valley fisheries
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultative meeting was held today at the Office of Government to discuss registration, effective management and maintenance issues concerning Ararat Valley underground water resources (inclusive of self-propelled sources). In attendance were members of government, stakeholder representatives and some 20 fishery managers from Ararat Valley. Prioritizing the issue, the head of government stated in part: “This meeting bears on the home... more »
