Hearings of agency reports completed
The Government heard today the 2010 annual report of the State Revenue Committee by the Government. State Revenue Committee Head Gagik Khachatryan reported back the activities carried out by the SRC in the period under review. In particular, he referred to the outcome of those actions implemented under the 2010 government program of activity and the status of the assignments given to his agency. Following the discussion, the head of government issued corresponding assignments.... more »
Draft law discussed
The Government of Armenia discussed amendments to the law on temporary disability allowances. The proposed amendments seek to remove the average monthly pay threshold taken as a basis during the estimation of female staff pregnancy and confinement benefits and reconsider the order set for the calculation of average monthly wages. It is stipulated that benefits will also be paid for festive non-working days included in the period of temporary disability, exclusive of the weekends.... more »
Armenian Development Agency managing board holds meeting
Armenian Development Agency CJSC managing board met at Government, chaired by board chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Under agenda item 1, ADA Director General Robert Haroutunyan reported back the status of previous meeting’s assignments. The 2010 annual activity report was presented to the Board members. In particular, Robert Haroutunyan referred to investment-oriented and export-conducive efforts implemented in the period under review, including project preparation,... more »
Noravank SEE submits 2010 activity report
Noravank SEE Board of Trustees met in the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The 2010 summary annual account of Noravank SEE was presented by “Noravank” Executive Director Gagik Haroutunyan who reported back the following activities carried out by Noravank CEE: Armenian, political, informational studies, as well as the efforts made by educational entities and publishing centers under the Sustained Activity Program. The report was... more »
Bulgarian ambassador wraps up mission in Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Bulgarian ambassador to Armenia Thodor Staikov. Thanking the ambassador for valuable contribution to the strengthening of the Armenian-Bulgarian traditional ties of friendship, the Prime Minister wished him every success in his future activities. Appreciating the diplomat’s tenure-long efforts toward promoting cooperation between the two countries, Tigran Sargsyan assured of Armenia’s keen interest in the development of... more »
The government should be quick in responding to public concerns
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Addressing those present, the Prime Minister said that the government should be quick in responding to public concerns. Tigran Sargsyan meant in particular the problems faced during the payment of January pensions concerning which the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs gave clarifications. The government amended a previous decision extending the deadline set for the payment of January cash... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s congratulations on India’s National Day
On January 26, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a reception held on India’s National Day at the Embassy of India in Armenia. On behalf of the Armenian government, the Prime Minister congratulated those present on the holiday wishing peace, prosperity, well-being and progress to the people of India. According to Tigran Sargsyan, as the cradle of ancient civilizations India has made a valuable spiritual, intellectual, historical and cultural contribution to the global... more »
Farming efficiency agenda discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultative meeting was held today in the Office of Government to discuss a farming efficiency enhancement-related agenda. In attendance were the minister and the deputy ministers of agriculture, marz governors, Public Council members other stakeholders. To begin with, the Prime Minister stressed that the meeting was dedicated to the 2011 spring sowing season. Agenda-related reports were made by the deputy ministers of agriculture. In... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s condolences on Domodedovo airport terror attack
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan addressed a condolence message to the Head of RF Government Vladimir Putin which reads as follows: “Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, I express sincere condolences in connection with the act of terrorism that killed dozens of civilians at Moscow’s Domodedovo airport. We are shocked and indignant of this deadly crime. At this time of hardship, we join the people of... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Gevorg Malkhasyan was relieved of the office of First Deputy Minister of Justice according to his application. Under another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Grigor Muradyan was appointed First Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.
