The wheat seed-growing development program approved
Today’s cabinet sitting approved the 2010-2014 wheat seed-growing development program of the Republic of Armenia. The Ministry of Agriculture was allowed to import 950 tons of “Krasnodar-99” and some other still locally unregistered highly reproductive seeds of winter wheat from Russian “Luch” experimental company (Stavropol region). The Minister of Agriculture was told to have the necessary Seeds Agency SNCO-brokered contracts signed between Armenian... more »
The Prime Minister received Youth against Corruption program representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Youth against Corruption program representatives to discuss program activities. Strong with its over thirty members, on careful examination of RA laws on higher and post-graduate vocational education, road traffic safety enforcement and pharmaceutical industry, the group has tried to reveal such ambiguities as might cause corruption risks in the country. The following issues of topical interest were raised during the meeting: poor management... more »
Visit to MCA-Armenia program sites in Armavir Marz
Accompanied by US Ambassador to Armenia Marie Jovanovich, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited a number of MCA-Armenia projects in Armavir marz to get a first-hand view of irrigation infrastructure-building activities, farmer and irrigation management entity support programs. Merdzavan community was the first port of call where the head of government was shown the restored section of Lower Hrazdan’s main canal. The main canal can irrigate an area of 10000 ha. In the wake of... more »
Armenia investment programs discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from Egyptian ARTOC Group IC. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister expressed willingness to expand relations with ARTOC Group and define the scope of future investments. President of Kushman and Wakefield Ltd. John Kushman, who is a well-known real estate developer in the United States, presented his vision of investments to be made in Armenia. The parties looked at the possibility of implementing investment programs in our... more »
Meeting with representatives of publishing entities
The representatives of publishing companies were today invited to the Office of Government for a consultative meeting which was chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Tax and customs legislation-related questions have been discussed. The publishers stressed the need of boosting public demand for books. In this context, the head of government suggested organizing book fairs on the sidelines of Cabinet’s outgoing sessions. Summing up the discussion, the Prime Minister... more »
China interested in imports of Armenian goods
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a Chinese delegation led by PRC Deputy Minister of Trade Jung Shan. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said to be highly appreciative of bilateral relations’ development dynamics. In this context, he made a point of Armenia’s participation in “Shanghai Expo – 2010” world exhibition and highlighted the commissioning of chloroprene rubber producing Shansi-Nairit Armenian-Chinese joint venture. Tigran Sargsyan... more »
New economic stabilization programs credited
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government. In compliance with FY2010 State budget law, with a view to financing the first component of the Russian loan-funded economy crediting program based on RA Government Decree N717-A of June 26, 2009, the Government decided to make changes to FY2010 State budget law and amend a previous decision pf government since there are new projects in need of financing under the above-stated... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s Condolence Message on Demise of Emil Gabrielyan
With deep sorrow I learned of the passing of Emil Gabrielyan. We lost a distinguished man of medical science, the merited teacher, public figure and healthcare manager. Emil Gabrielyan was unique for his splendid talents and outstanding human qualities. His undeniable contribution is assessed at its true value by both the State and his colleagues. The great man and the scientist enjoyed universal esteem. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I... more »
The Prime Minister appreciative of regular meetings held with international donor organization representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today international donor organization representatives to the Office of Government. Greeting the guests, Tigran Sargsyan said to be highly appreciative of meetings like this as they may help identify priorities and strategic areas of cooperation. RA Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan reported on status of interaction between Armenia and international donor organizations. He gave a brief description of government priorities and IDO-supported... more »
Details of mining sector taxation regime discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a World Bank delegation led by South Caucasus Senior Economist Pedro Rodriguez. Amendments to RA subsoil law have been discussed, including some details of mining sector taxation regime. Mindful of the proposed improvements’ importance, the Prime Minister instructed to set up a task force involving representatives from all State agencies concerned.
