2011 National Competitiveness Fund activity areas discussed
The 19th sitting of Armenia’s National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees was held in the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. After discussion and approval of previous sitting’s minutes, new member of the Board of Trustees Raul de Lutzenberger who is the head of EU delegation to Armenia was introduced to the meeting participants. Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan touched upon Armenia’s key... more »
Tigran Sargsyan to pay working visit to Brussels
On March 15, 2011, a Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-led delegation will be off to Brussels on a 3-day working visit. The delegation will comprise Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan, Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan, Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, Chief Economic Adviser to Republic of Armenia President Aram Gharibyan, as well as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Karine Ghazinyan, Deputy Minister of Finance Vardan Aramyan, ministry and agency staff... more »
The State keen on renewing national traditions
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today a ceremony of rewarding the winners of the exhibition - competitions organized in the Office of Primate of the Ararat patriarchal diocese on the occasion of the feast of Saint Sargis, chaired by Vicar of the Ararat patriarchal diocese, Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan. The event was also attended by members of the board of the World Union of Armenian Painters. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan handed in certificates of honor and prizes to 12 young... more »
MCA-Armenia SNCO Governing Council meets in Government
The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met at the Office of Government, presided at by GC Chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council has discussed and approved a package of application and attached documents for the 19th disbursement under the program to be submitted to the MCC for endorsement. Under the mentioned request, the MCA-Armenia expects to be allocated USD 19,948,405 for the second quarter of 2011 of which USD 19,522,507 will cover... more »
Stabilization of retail prices targeted
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan The meeting took note of the 2010 national report on activities against human trafficking. The government approved a package of draft amendments to the law on trade and services and the code of administrative offences of the Republic of Armenia. The amendments envisage the government’s intervention in case the food staples will rise in retail prices 30% and over within 30 calendar days in... more »
Inspection reform coordinating council holds second sitting
The Council on Coordination of Inspection Reform held its second sitting at the Office of Government. The council discussed amendments to the law on organization and conduct of inspections in the Republic of Armenia. The Prime Minister ordered to summarize the proposals and recommendations voiced at the meeting and submit them to the task force within a week’s time. The meeting next discussed and approved the methodology of risk-based checkups carried out by Healthcare... more »
Government’s tourism development-oriented efforts take effect
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the presentation of www.armhotels.am , Armenia’s first-ever online hotel booking system Presented by “RUMEA” Tempting Trips Club, the business program on the launch of www.armhotels.am online booking system was approved in September, 2009 by the Prime Minister-headed Operative Staff which seeks to support development projects in Armenia. To this end, the company was provided AMD 25mn in loan resources. Addressing the... more »
Business environment set to improve
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan The Prime Minister directed the ministers and agency heads to be more active in making public speeches and introducing the State policy to the public-at-large. The Cabinet amended a previous decision stipulating that the purification of precious metals and the production of banking gold and standardized gold bars will not be subject to licensing. The decision seeks to improve the business... more »
Government to provide incentives for students’ academic achievements
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a ceremony of handing scholarship certificates to students with good academic achievements in the Yerevan State University. The head of government handed out the certificates in person. Congratulating the best of eligible students, Tigran Sargsyan noted that the government tends to provide incentives for students’ academic achievements. Addressing the meeting, the Prime Minister stated in part: “Students should be focused on the... more »
Prime Minister receives Asian Development Bank representatives
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received ADB Central and Western Asia regional director for transport and communications Hong Wang. Welcoming the guests, Tigran Sargsyan made a point of deepening and expanding cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Asian Development Bank. The head of government appreciated the Bank’s assistance with the design and implementation of the North-South Road Corridor investment program. Thanking the Prime Minister for... more »
