Russian Premier, President-Elect Vladimir Putin Thanks Prime Minister of Armenia
RF Prime Minister and President-elect Vladimir Putin addressed a message of thanks to Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, which reads as follows: “Dear Tigran Sureni, I sincerely thank you for your kind congratulations on my election as President of the Russian Federation. I am convinced that the Russian-Armenian multifaceted and mutually beneficial relationship of strategic partnership will keep on developing dynamically to the benefit of our two peoples and for the sake... more »
Government Commission Established In Connection With Passing Of Alexander Haroutunyan Holds Sitting
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government commission set up on the passing of Armenian SSR and USSR People’s Artist, laureate of State awards Alexander Haroutunyan met today in the Office of Government. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan reported back the funeral preparations. The Commission informs that a funeral services for Alexander Haroutunyan will be held on March 30, 18:00-20:00, at the Surb Hovhannes church of Yerevan. On 31 March, at 12:00-14:00,... more »
Optimism Characteristic To Residents Of Kotayk Marz
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government held a visiting session in Kotayk Marz. To begin with, the meeting heard Kotayk Marz Governor Kovalenko Shahgaldyan’s report on the socio-economic situation and activities carried out in 2011 and January-February, 2012. The Cabinet took note of the analytical report made by the Chief of Government Staff concerning the citizens' requests, complaints and recommendations addressed to public agencies. Prime Minister... more »
Government Commission Established On Passing of Alexander Haroutunyan
In connection with the demise of Armenian SSR and USSR People’s Artist, laureate of State awards, composer Alexander Haroutunyan, a government commission has been set up, headed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The commission is composed of Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Minister of Finance Vache Gabrielian, Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan, Minister of Healthcare Haroutune Kushkyan, Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan, Chairman of Public TV and Radio... more »
PM Gets Acquainted With Corporate Development Programs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Euroterm Ltd to get acquainted with the development programs of this company engaged since 1998 in the fruit and vegetable processing and natural juice production sector. Euroterm Ltd is the owner of “Noyan,” “We,” “Fiesta” and “Alpenjuice” brand names. Euroterm is a leading manufacturer and exporter in Armenia which exports about 50% of “Noyan” natural juices and nectars, 92% of jams and... more »
Tribute Paid To Ashot Navasardyan’s Memory
On the birthday of founder of the Republican Party of Armenia, public and political figure Ashot Navasardyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsian visited Yerablur. The Prime Minister laid a wreath at the tomb of Ashot Navasardian, paying tribute to his memory. Tigran Sargsyan also laid wreaths on the graves of Sparapet Vazgen Sargsyan and Commander Andranik Ozanian.
Consultation On “Doing Business” Performance Improvement Program
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan held a consultation on improving the business environment. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister noted, “Last year, we managed a 6-point advance in Armenia’s “Doing Business” rating. Important is that 5 of our reforms were assessed as successful. We were the leader in terms of large-scale action: we climbed up 6 points to 55 from the 61th position. Therefore, we should step up efforts in order to succeed this year as... more »
PM Receives Head Of IMF Armenia Mission
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Head of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Armenia Mission Mark Horton. The parties discussed the main directions of Armenia’s economic policy and the country’s economic outlook. Mark Horton briefed the Prime Minister on the pace of the Fund’s three-year-long “Extended funding” and “Extended Lending” programs and the Mission’s program performance-related findings.... more »
PM Receives Tomasz Telma
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed IFC Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe Tomasz Telma. “Business environment improvement and middle class formation stand high on the Government’s agenda. From this perspective, we highly value the Corporation’s efforts toward encouraging and boosting private enterprise in Armenia,” Tigran Sargsyan stated. The Prime Minister thanked Tomasz Telma for fruitful cooperation and noted that the Government will... more »
Government Set To Promote Savings-Friendly Environment
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the “20 years of independent economy in the Republic of Armenia” conference in Tsakhkadzor, co-hosted by the Student Council and the Youth Foundation of the Armenian Economics University. The Prime Minister gave a lecture entitled “Post-crisis economic policy: challenges and opportunities.” The Premier dwelt on the root causes behind the crisis, the forms it has taken and the ways out of it. The Prime Minister said a... more »
