Industrial Policy Strategy Developed
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Approving an export-oriented industrial policy strategy, the government directed the Minister of Economy to propose the composition and rules of procedure of the industrial council by the Prime Minister, as well as to make arrangements for establishment of corresponding precise engineering, pharmaceuticals and brandy industry councils along with an action plan due within a 3-month period. Tigran Sargsyan... more »
Government Discusses Seismic Safety-Related Issues
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the government held a regular meeting of the Scientific and Technical Council. Down to the agenda, the Council heard and backed a number of proposals on the use seismic isolation systems for buildings under construction, upgrades and reinforcement in Armenia. The Prime Minister instructed the Minister of Urban Development to form and head a working group to coordinate the needed actions and draft a list of such buildings and facilities as... more »
Prime Minister Meets President of Lebanon
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman who is in the Republic of Armenia on official visit. Following the private talks, a working dinner was hosted in honor of the high-level guest during which Tigran Sargsyan briefed Michel Suleiman on our country’s economic status and development prospects The parties discussed cooperation possibilities in a number of fields. In this context, they stressed the importance of business forums involving... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Charles Lonsdale
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing British Ambassador to Armenia Charles Lonsdale. “I do believe you have been a long way toward expanding and furthering the Armenian-British relationship. Great is your personal contribution in this matter,” the head of government emphasized. The British diplomat said serious progress was made in different areas during his tenure of office: “ I am sure to be able to see your country’s progress. Great Britain is... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Congratulates Vladimir Putin
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan sent a congratulatory message to RF Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Yedinaya Rossiya party win of State Duma elections. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I congratulate you on successful performance of Yedinaya Rossiya party under your leadership in the December 4 elections to State Duma. During the years of its existence, Yedinaya Rossiya has proved that it has a strong political potential which can lead great... more »
Grant Agreement Signed Between Armenian Government and Austrian Development Agency
Grant agreement was signed today between the Armenian Government and Austrian Development Agency Limited Liability Company. The document was signed by Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan for the Government of the Republic of Armenia and by South Caucasus Technical Cooperation Attache Alexander Bohr for the Austrian Development Agency. The introduction of “Regulatory Guillotine” speedy reform tool will help refresh Armenia’s regulatory policy to considerably... more »
Grant Available For Regulatory Guillotine Program
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government of the Republic of Armenia backed the proposal on signing a grant agreement between the Government and the Austrian Development Agency Ltd under which EUR 500,200 will be provided under the Regulatory Guillotine program. In compliance with the presidential decree of December 1, 2011 on army call-up and demobilization campaign for first-group reserve medical officers, the government obliged... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Off To Lori, Shirak Marzes On Earthquake Anniversary
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a visit to Lori and Shirak Marzes of Armenia, dated to the 23rd anniversary of the devastating earthquake of 1988. The head of government laid wreaths at the victims’ memorials in Spitak and Gyumri, paying homage with a minute’s silence. Then, attended by Prime Minister Sargsyan, a renovated kindergarten, a community center and a medical facility were inaugurated in Amasia. The kindergarten is supposed to host some 60 children from the local... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets With Karel De Gucht
On the sidelines of his Brussels visit, Prime Minister met on December 5 with EU Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht. The agenda comprised as follows: the process of EU-Armenia trade and economic relations, including, in particular, the ongoing talks over the deep and comprehensive free trade agreement. The head of government briefed the EU Commissioner on the reforms underway in Armenia. Noting that Armenia has complied in full with the pre-arranged action plan, Tigran Sargsyan... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Meets With Stefan Fule
On the sidelines of his Brussels visit, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy Stefan Fule. The parties concentrated on Armenia reforms and joint programs. Tigran Sargsyan said Armenia fully compliant with the commitments assumed before the EU. “We are implementing serious and ambitious reforms. For instance, we yesterday submitted to the public a new World Bank-assisted concept of industrial development which... more »
