Tigran Sargsyan welcomes Scott Jacobs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Scott Jacobs, OSCE Yerevan Office-invited leading expert in regulatory reform. The meeting was attended by Head of the OSCE Armenia Office Sergey Kapinos. Scott Jacobs briefed the head of government on the global experience in the field of regulatory reform and the opportunities for implementation of such reforms in the Republic of Armenia. Stressing the importance of having an efficacious system of state governance in our country, the... more »
Pension-lines to be ruled out
A cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Reminding his previous directive concerning the streamlining of the process of pension payment, Prime Minister asked the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs what had been done to that end. Based on the comments of the Minister, the Prime Minister concluded that as from this March the pensioners will no longer have to stand in line while getting their pensions. The government decided to defer until February... more »
By Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s decision, Mushegh Tumanyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Economy according to his application and Vahe Danielyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Economy in order to take up another position. Under another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Garegin Melkonyan was relieved of the office of Armenia’s Trade Representative to the European Union to assume the post of Deputy Minister of Economy. more »
Water meters to be installed in Ararat Valley fisheries
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultative meeting was held today at the Office of Government to discuss registration, effective management and maintenance issues concerning Ararat Valley underground water resources (inclusive of self-propelled sources). In attendance were members of government, stakeholder representatives and some 20 fishery managers from Ararat Valley. Prioritizing the issue, the head of government stated in part: “This meeting bears on the home... more »
Hearings of agency reports completed
The Government heard today the 2010 annual report of the State Revenue Committee by the Government. State Revenue Committee Head Gagik Khachatryan reported back the activities carried out by the SRC in the period under review. In particular, he referred to the outcome of those actions implemented under the 2010 government program of activity and the status of the assignments given to his agency. Following the discussion, the head of government issued corresponding assignments.... more »
Draft law discussed
The Government of Armenia discussed amendments to the law on temporary disability allowances. The proposed amendments seek to remove the average monthly pay threshold taken as a basis during the estimation of female staff pregnancy and confinement benefits and reconsider the order set for the calculation of average monthly wages. It is stipulated that benefits will also be paid for festive non-working days included in the period of temporary disability, exclusive of the weekends.... more »
Armenian Development Agency managing board holds meeting
Armenian Development Agency CJSC managing board met at Government, chaired by board chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Under agenda item 1, ADA Director General Robert Haroutunyan reported back the status of previous meeting’s assignments. The 2010 annual activity report was presented to the Board members. In particular, Robert Haroutunyan referred to investment-oriented and export-conducive efforts implemented in the period under review, including project preparation,... more »
Noravank SEE submits 2010 activity report
Noravank SEE Board of Trustees met in the Office of Government, presided at by BOT chairman, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The 2010 summary annual account of Noravank SEE was presented by “Noravank” Executive Director Gagik Haroutunyan who reported back the following activities carried out by Noravank CEE: Armenian, political, informational studies, as well as the efforts made by educational entities and publishing centers under the Sustained Activity Program. The report was... more »
Bulgarian ambassador wraps up mission in Armenia
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Bulgarian ambassador to Armenia Thodor Staikov. Thanking the ambassador for valuable contribution to the strengthening of the Armenian-Bulgarian traditional ties of friendship, the Prime Minister wished him every success in his future activities. Appreciating the diplomat’s tenure-long efforts toward promoting cooperation between the two countries, Tigran Sargsyan assured of Armenia’s keen interest in the development of... more »
The government should be quick in responding to public concerns
A cabinet sitting was held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Addressing those present, the Prime Minister said that the government should be quick in responding to public concerns. Tigran Sargsyan meant in particular the problems faced during the payment of January pensions concerning which the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs gave clarifications. The government amended a previous decision extending the deadline set for the payment of January cash... more »
