M. Barroso: “We welcome Armenia’s efforts”
“We welcome Armenia’s efforts aimed at boosting trade, as well as strengthening institutional capacity in the country.” This is what President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso stated on March 15 at the joint conference with Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Mr. Barroso further noted that the EU is strengthening its relations with Armenia in the framework of the program of Eastern Partnership. “After discussing these issues with the Prime... more »
Head of government meets with EC vice president
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s meetings with the heads of EC directorates-general kicked off at the European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels. The first meeting was held with European Commission vice president Joaquín Almunia. Tigran Sargsyan briefed the vice president with Armenia’s economic position and the current status of reforms with a special emphasis on tax and customs reforms. Regarding competition, the head of the Armenian government described... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led delegation arrives in Brussels
The Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led government delegation arrived in capital of the Kingdom of Belgium Brussels on a 3-day working visit. In the first half of the day, a dinner was hosted on behalf of the Armenian Prime Minister to honor Mr. Wilfried Martins, chairman of the European People’s Party. Today the head of government will meet with EC Vice president Joaquin Almunia, Commissioner for Energy Gunter Oettinger, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso... more »
2011 National Competitiveness Fund activity areas discussed
The 19th sitting of Armenia’s National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees was held in the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. After discussion and approval of previous sitting’s minutes, new member of the Board of Trustees Raul de Lutzenberger who is the head of EU delegation to Armenia was introduced to the meeting participants. Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan touched upon Armenia’s key... more »
Tigran Sargsyan to pay working visit to Brussels
On March 15, 2011, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led delegation will be off to Brussels on a 3-day working visit. The delegation will comprise Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan, Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan, Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, Chief Economic Adviser to Republic of Armenia President Aram Gharibyan, as well as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Karine Ghazinyan, Deputy Minister of Finance Vardan Aramyan, ministry and agency staff... more »
The State keen on renewing national traditions
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a ceremony of rewarding the winners of the exhibition - competitions organized in the Office of Primate of the Ararat patriarchal diocese on the occasion of the feast of Saint Sargis, chaired by Vicar of the Ararat patriarchal diocese, Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan. The event was also attended by members of the board of the World Union of Armenian Painters. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan handed in certificates of honor and prizes to 12 young... more »
MCA-Armenia SNCO Governing Council meets in Government
The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met at the Office of Government, presided at by GC Chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council has discussed and approved a package of application and attached documents for the 19th disbursement under the program to be submitted to the MCC for endorsement. Under the mentioned request, the MCA-Armenia expects to be allocated USD 19,948,405 for the second quarter of 2011 of which USD 19,522,507 will cover... more »
Stabilization of retail prices targeted
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan The meeting took note of the 2010 national report on activities against human trafficking. The government approved a package of draft amendments to the law on trade and services and the code of administrative offences of the Republic of Armenia. The amendments envisage the government’s intervention in case the food staples will rise in retail prices 30% and over within 30 calendar days in... more »
Inspection reform coordinating council holds second sitting
The Council on Coordination of Inspection Reform held its second sitting at the Office of Government. The council discussed amendments to the law on organization and conduct of inspections in the Republic of Armenia. The Prime Minister ordered to summarize the proposals and recommendations voiced at the meeting and submit them to the task force within a week’s time. The meeting next discussed and approved the methodology of risk-based checkups carried out by Healthcare... more »
Government’s tourism development-oriented efforts take effect
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the presentation of www.armhotels.am , Armenia’s first-ever online hotel booking system Presented by “RUMEA” Tempting Trips Club, the business program on the launch of www.armhotels.am online booking system was approved in September, 2009 by the Prime Minister-headed Operative Staff which seeks to support development projects in Armenia. To this end, the company was provided AMD 25mn in loan resources. Addressing the... more »
