Business environment set to improve
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan The Prime Minister directed the ministers and agency heads to be more active in making public speeches and introducing the State policy to the public-at-large. The Cabinet amended a previous decision stipulating that the purification of precious metals and the production of banking gold and standardized gold bars will not be subject to licensing. The decision seeks to improve the business... more »
Government to provide incentives for students’ academic achievements
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a ceremony of handing scholarship certificates to students with good academic achievements in the Yerevan State University. The head of government handed out the certificates in person. Congratulating the best of eligible students, Tigran Sargsyan noted that the government tends to provide incentives for students’ academic achievements. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Students should be focused on the... more »
Prime Minister receives Asian Development Bank representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received ADB Central and Western Asia regional director for transport and communications Hong Wang. Welcoming the guests, Tigran Sargsyan made a point of deepening and expanding cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Asian Development Bank. The head of government appreciated the Bank’s assistance with the design and implementation of the North-South Road Corridor investment program. Thanking the Prime Minister for... more »
Prime Minister attends “Bridge” forum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the 8th international “Bridge” economic forum in Tsakhkadzor. Addressing the forum, the head of government highlighted Armenia’s commitment to hosting international conferences. According to the Prime Minister, the forum should focus on the ways of ensuring macroeconomic stability in the wake of the global crisis. In this connection, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “Forums like this bring together intellectuals who try to... more »
Pace of business environment-related reforms discussed
The Business Support Council met in the Office of Government, chaired by head of council, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Underscoring the importance of business-friendly reforms, the head of government reminded that securing a place within the top 10 ranking of Doing Business was one of the priorities of the President’s electoral platform. Speaking on the pace of those drastic measures aimed at improving the business environment, First Deputy Minister of Economy Karine... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attends sitting of Board of State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan
The academic board of the State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan met, chaired by board chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The election of the rector of the University was on the agenda. Acting rector Ruben Mirzakhanyan was the key nominee to the post of rector. As a result of the voting, Ruben Mirzakhanyan was elected rector of the State Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan. The meeting also discussed the University’s 2010 annual report and the budget for... more »
Socially-oriented decisions prevail
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan The cabinet backed the procedure to follow in extending treasury loans to citizens for customs clearance purposes for such means of transportation imported under the temporary import regime. To this end, the Ministry of Finance was allocated AMD 300mn to be supplemented if necessary. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan advised to have received a strict presidential assignment to develop a... more »
ARWDF 2010 annual activity report, financial statement approved
Armenia’s Reforestation and Woodland Development Fund (ARWDF) Board of Trustees met in the Office of Government, chaired by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. ARWDF Executive Director Vladimir Movsisyan presented the Fund’s 2010 annual activity report referring to reforestation and woodland development efforts carried out in Armenia during 2010. The Board of Trustees also heard the 2010 financial statement specifying sources, targets and management of resources. The... more »
Consultation on child protection issues
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today the representatives of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Armenian Relief Society. A reform agenda has been discussed covering the status and priorities of children’s rights, as well as the key factors influencing this field in Armenia. The need for having a finalized child protection strategy was stressed in a bid to improve the welfare system for needy children suffering from various disabilities and deprived of... more »
Mining sphere investment program discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation from Fortune Oil Company, led by executive vice-president Daniel Chew. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia Tiang Chan Chun. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said the government of Armenia is highly appreciative of investments into the mining sector and hails the large-scale investment program tabled by Fortune Oil.... more »
