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 »
Jubilee commission holds first session
The jubilee commission on preparation of celebrations of the 15th anniversary of introduction of the system of local self government in Armenia held today its first ever sitting at the Office of Government, chaired by commission head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Pointing out the importance of holding local self-government supportive actions in Armenia, the Prime Minister stressed that such actions might provide State-initiated incentives for domestic local self-government... more »
Prime Minister congratulates on Motherland Defender Day
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a Russia Federation Embassy-hosted gala reception, dedicated to Motherland Defender Day, the State holiday of Russia. The head of government delivered congratulatory remarks in which he stated in part: “The pages of our shared history are filled with a special spirit of trust and mutual assistance. The relationship of strategic partnership between Armenia and Russia fully comply with the vital interests of the Armenian and Russian peoples... more »
Tigran Sargsyan and Asad Alam trace out areas for deepening cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today WB Regional Director for Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus Asad Alam. Discussed were issues concerning Government-World Bank cooperation. Mindful of ongoing projects’ continuity, the parties have discussed ways of furthering interaction in the framework of Country Partnership Strategy for 2009-2012 and looked at such areas as might be financed on the part of the Bank. In particular, priority was given to joint efforts in... more »
Lecture on Armenian economy development prospects
Today Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan delivered a lecture for commissioned army staff in the Ministry of Defense. Concerning the key points of his lecture, Tigran Sargsyan noted in part: “I wish to speak on the social and economic problems facing us today. I think that either you are eager to be briefed on the economic situation in Armenia, including the programs carried out by the government to defy the threats coming from the region and the outer word, as well as the ones... more »
