Mher Grigoryan Holds Video Call with USAID Armenia Mission Head
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan today held a video call with outgoing USAID Armenia Mission Head Deborah Grieser. Thanking the outgoing USAID Armenian Mission Director for the work done during her tenure, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that she will remain a friend of Armenia forever. In turn, Mrs. Grieser thanked the Deputy Premier for constructive and effective cooperation. Taking the opportunity, she introduced Acting USAID Armenia Mission Director David Hoffman. While... more »
Tigran Avinyan addresses videoconference on Armenia’s second national EITI report
Tigran Avinyan addresses videoconference on Armenia’s second national EITI report Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan delivered greeting remarks at the videoconference on presentation of Armenia’s second national EITI report. Addressing the audience, the Deputy Prime Minister said: “Dear colleagues, Welcome to this online conference dedicated to Armenia’s second national EITI report. The report gives a comprehensive idea of Armenia’s mining industry... more »
Tigran Avinyan holds discussion on Kond district
On September 9, the task force, which coordinates work on the development of Kond residential district’s historical-urban environment and tourism infrastructure, held its first sitting, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister stated, in part: “The formation of this interdepartmental task force is especially significant in that we will discuss urban development issues concerning the Kond residential district at a state... more »
Mher Grigoryan attends Eurasian Economic Commission Council’s regular meeting
Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan attended a regular meeting of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission via video communication. The meeting reviewed the draft strategic directions for the development of Eurasian economic integration until 2025, as well as the proposals submitted by EAEU-member regarding the draft strategy. Another key issue on the agenda was the creation of a system of fiscal monitoring of mutual trade turnover within the Eurasian Economic Union. The... more »
Service delivery office models discussed in Government
On September 4, different models for delivery of services by central and local self-government entities were discussed in Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Addressing the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister stated: “Dear Colleagues, Today we will discuss issues related to state-administered and community services. There are several ways for government agencies and local authorities to keep in touch with citizens and businesses, including the provision... more »
Unified online petition platform launched in Armenia
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. Prior to discussing the agenda, the Deputy Prime Minister touched upon the introduction of new e-government tools. “As you may know, we are making consistent efforts with a view to introducing new e-government tools. According to the UN Electronic Government Development Index, Armenia ranked 68th among 193 countries in 2020, improving its position by 19 points as compared to the previous index. At... more »
Tigran Avinyan visited the construction site of a new thermal power plant in Yerevan
Accompanied by Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Hakob Vardanyan and Italian Renko S.p.A. CEO Giovanni Rubini, Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan today visited the construction site of a new thermal power plant with a capacity of 250 MW in Yerevan. The Deputy Prime Minister got acquainted with the ongoing activities, the technologies used and the applicable safety rules. Tigran Avinyan noted that the implementation of this project worth about $ 270 million... more »
Tigran Avinyan chairs consultation on cyber security
Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan today held a consultation to discuss the reforms underway in the fields of information and cyber security and issues related to the security of public agencies’ websites. The consultation was attended by RA Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, Minister of High-Tech Industry Hakob Arshakyan and other officials representing interested government agencies. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that the issues on the agenda were more than... more »
Government discusses issues of repatriation
On August 20, issues of repatriation were discussed in the Office of Government, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan. The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the need to ensure proper coordination and synergy between different programs intended for Armenian repatriates, develop new programs and incorporate them into a single package, if necessary. He noted that the programs should have both short-term and long-term components. The assessment of repatriates’ needs, the... more »
SRC summarizes the results of the 21st measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus
12 857 beneficiaries received a total of 2.6 bn drams The SRC announces that the 21st measure aimed at easing the economic impact of coronavirus has ended (end date for submitting applications was July 10). As part of the program, the committee has reviewed monthly calculations of income tax and social payment of 52 196 taxpayers. Based on the data of tax calculations for March and April, 19 737 beneficiaries were eligible for the program (they had 2-100 jobs). As a result... more »
