PM: We Can Identify Fields Where Armenia May Be Leader
Armenia’s national competitiveness is a key challenge and we need to find our country’s comparative advantages in order to represent Armenia as a competitive country the global map. This was announced by the Prime Minister at “Innovation, competitiveness and economic growth” conference. “We must build up a solid groundwork for competition. This means that we should think globally to understand what is the main engine in the modern world, what is the... more »
Construction Contract Signed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from Spanish Corsan Corviam Construction S.A., led by company President Francisco Garcia Martin. Note that at its April 26 sitting, the Cabinet approved the outcome of the open international tender announced in the framework of a loan agreement signed between the Government and the Asian Development Bank under the North-South Road Corridor project to a total cost of USD 250mn, recognizing Corsan Corviam Construction S.A. Spanish company... more »
PM Gets Acquainted With Candle Project Activities
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Candle Project Coordinating Council held a consultative meeting at the Candle Accelerator Research Institute. Before proceeding to agenda, the head of government toured the premises to get acquainted with the laboratories, ongoing activities and upcoming projects. The Prime Minister was briefed on the AREAL linear accelerator construction process. In particular, numerous meetings were said to have been held and corresponding agreements... more »
Government Implements Healthcare Development Programs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the opening of Men’s Health 8th International Congress in the Aram Khachaturyan Philharmonic Concert Hall. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister said, “We are honored to host the Congress in Yerevan, which is supported by the governments of Armenia and Russia. Health is a primary concern to my government, and we are implementing a number of large projects in a bid to make of Armenia a leading country in this area. This means... more »
Government Eases SME Tax Burden
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Considering the fact that the amendments to the law on licensing fees as adopted by the National Assembly on December 7, 2011 and effective as of April 1, 2012 did not specify first-payment deadlines, the government stated that the fees due for the activities mentioned in paragraph 1 of Annex 7 (for the second quarter of 2012) may be settled for a three-month period within the terms established for the first... more »
Integrated Social Service Institute To Be Introduced In Armenia
As Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan declared at the “Social activities in the context of the ongoing social reform: reality and perspectives” conference which kicked off in Yerevan, an integrated social service institute will be introduced in Armenia. “Staff in welfare services must be able to identify problems and propose solutions acceptable to eligible households. This qualitative amendment needs careful consideration and in this respect, international know-how is of... more »
The North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Chaured by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council met at the Office of Government. North-South Road Corridor Investment Program SNCO Executive Director Ara Hovsepyan reported on the contracts to be signed with the contractor of Ashtarak-Talin, Yerevan-Ararat and Yerevan-Ashtarak road reconstruction and improvement works, as well as with project management consultant. He presented the details of the ongoing talks and the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Assyrian Community Representatives From Different Countries
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the representatives of Assyrian communities from different countries. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said, “I want to assure you that the government will do everything to make the Assyrian community feel comfortable in our country. All the problems will be kept in focus so that you can organize your spiritual and cultural life without any obstacles.” The Prime Minister advised that the government has doubled this... more »
PM Receives Latvian State Revenue Service Delegation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of the Latvian State Revenue Service led by Director-General Nelly Yezdakova. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister said. “We are interested in having your experience as tax and customs administration is the center of attention of both the business circles and society. We are interested in strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging know-how.” Thankful for reception, Nelly Yezdakova said it is her... more »
PM Gets Acquainted With Armenian-Swiss Joint Venture’s Development Programs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the Armenian-Swiss ASTRA Company which ensures production of a hard-fusion and drills milling tools for high precision. The company is equipped with modern European facilities, due to which its products are used in different areas, in particular, electronics, medicine, watch-making, jewelry and other products. Raw materials are procured with well-known companies, such as Konrad Friedrichs, Sandvik, Plansee Tizit, Hard Mettal and so on. ] In... more »
