RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to Armenia Marina Dolgopolova. Appreciative of the Ambassador's over five-year-long efficacious diplomatic work in our country, the Prime Minister indicated that the bilateral relations have experienced a serious shift over this period in both the political and economic spheres. He pointed out the remarkable progress in the field of economic cooperation, especially against a background of persisting... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed a delegation of US-based Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), led by founder and BOT chair Karo Armen. The delegation was composed of Fund president Andranik Sargissian, Armenia office programs coordinator Ovsannah Yeghoyan, BOT members, philanthropists and friends. On greeting the delegation, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation of COAF activities in Armenia aimed at reviving the rural settlements and curbing poverty in marzes. In this... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a condolence message to Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Spain Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. The message states in part: "We were saddened to hear about the air crash that occurred in Madrid airport leading to several casualties. On behalf of the government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I extend deep condolences to you, to the family and close relatives of the slain."
In accordance with RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan's decision, Kajavan Nourijanyan has been released from the post of deputy head of RA State Tax Service by the Government.
RA government commission on coordination of welfare programs met, chaired by commission chairman Simon Ter-Simonyan. There have been discussed 7 programs. In particular, the commission has examined and approved the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund-implemented "Design of rehabilitation of water supply system in Apaven village of Lori marz," the World Vision International-sponsored "Construction of play-grounds by kindergartens in Ashnak and Arteni villages of Aragatsotni marz," a program carried... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation headed by President of Russian Kristal Company Maxim Shkadov. Discussed were issues concerning the Armenian-Russian diamond processing cooperation as outlined in the memorandum signed between Kristal Company and Armenia-based DCA Company in March last. Tigran Sargsyan witnessed Armenia's interest in processing rough diamond imported from Russia which is supposed to boost employment in the country. The Prime Minister said to be... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan's Message on Building-Trade Worker Day
Dear Builders, I warmly congratulate you on your professional holiday - Building-trade worker day. This is a good opportunity to speak about your achievements and problems, as well as to refer to future plans and programs. I would like to underscore that as one of most dynamically developing sectors, construction is a core branch of the national economy. The Government highlights the design and implementation of urban development programs targeting the sustained development of... more »
The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met, presided at by GC Chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The session discussed and approved the shortlist and the invitation of bids for the Ararat valley drainage system design and construction monitoring as part of the MCA-Armenia Irrigated Agriculture Project Infrastructure Activity, the evaluation results of combined technical and financial proposals on consulting services for the next stages of survey of... more »
Today RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the ways of improving the operations of customs warehouses. The meeting was attended by members of the Supreme Council on New Revenue Management Practice Introduction (SCRM), customs warehouse executives. Tigran Sargsyan briefed them on the new requirements and standards applicable to customs warehouses under the licensing procedure which seek to streamline and improve their activities. The Prime Minister stated... more »
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss tax administration improvement-related issues. The meeting was attended by members of the Supreme Council on Introduction of New Revenue Management Practices (SCRM), as well as major market owners and administrators. Tigran Sargsyan described those SCRM-endorsed approaches and actions aimed at bettering revenue collection in centralized marketplaces (fairs). The Prime Minister stated in part: "I wish to advise you... more »
