Credits to be extended to 300 young families this year
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan The government decided to allocate AMD 20000.0 thousand to the Ministry of Finance in order to co-finance the interest rate for the credits available under the Affordable Housing for Young Households State-supported program. Noting that the program was a highlight on the President’s electoral program, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said it might be implemented successfully through joint... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Nikolay Arustamyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Justice according to his application. By another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Aram Orbelyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.
10 State agencies submit activity reports
Today the Government continued discussing 2010 ministry and agency activity reports. First, reports were delivered by the Minister of Territorial Administration, the Head of State Water Committee by the Ministry of Territorial Administration, the Ministers of Emergency Situations, Energy and Natural Resources, Sport and Youth Affairs and Agriculture. The Heads of State agencies spoke on the activities carried out in 2010 specifying the shortfalls recorded in the period under review.... more »
Hearings of ministerial reports continue
The Government continued today reviewing the 2010 yearend ministerial reports in the Office of Government. Reports were made by the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, the Heads of State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre by the Government, General Department for Civil Aviation, State Property Management Department by the Government and State Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Armenia. The Heads of State agencies spoke on the activities carried out in 2010... more »
The prime minister attends the opening of Coca-Cola’s new water cleaning station
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited today Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Armenia. The Prime Minister took part in the opening of the new water cleaning station at which water used during the manufacturing process is cleared from impurities according to the best standards so that the recycled water is environmentally clean and fit for use by plants, animals and humans. The head of government walked round the new-built facility getting acquainted with the existing capacities.... more »
Discussion of 2010 ministry activity reports begins
The Government started discussing yearend ministry and agency activity reports for 2010. To begin with, the Prime Minister pointed out that the priority tasks specified in the 2010 program of government activities, as well as those achievements and shortfalls stated throughout its implementation will be highlighted during the discussion. Reports were delivered by the Ministers of Education and Science, Urban Development, Transport and Communication, Finance, Nature Protection.... more »
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s introductory remarks at first government sitting of 2011 and review of government’s program of activities for 2011
Dear colleagues, I wish to begin with a citation from the President’s message. Congratulating Armenian entrepreneurs on the New Year, the President of Armenia touched on the key problems of 2011. The first important idea is that the post-crisis world will not be back any longer to the old economic model. However, new challenges will appear since the new economic model is not definitely formulated. The following is second important problem which is set before the government:... more »
Armenian citizens to feel the impact of reforms
This year’s first cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Extending Season’s congratulations to the members of government, the Prime Minister wished them efficacious and fruitful work ahead. Tigran Sargsyan congratulated newly appointed Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan and expressed hope that those challenges facing the sector will be coped with successfully during the year. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan... more »
Nezhdeh’s 125th anniversary events discussed
The first sitting of the jubilee commission on preparation of Garegin Nezhdeh’s 125th anniversary-dedicated events was held today in the Office of Government, chaired by head of commission, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. First, the Prime Minister wished those present every success in the New Year. The draft program of Garegin Nezhdeh’s 125th anniversary events was discussed at the sitting. During an exchange of opinions that followed proposals were made concerning... more »
FREDA Board of Trustees meets at Government
The Board of Trustees of the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia (FREDA) met in the Office of Government, chaired by board chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, the Prime Minister congratulated those present on the New Year.ans stated as follws: “Whereas FREDA is a new entity, I wish you a breakthrough in 2011 enabling a sizeable volume of investments to our satisfaction. As a matter of fact, we are not short of financial resources and, therefore,... more »