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 »
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 »
