The government keeps focus on the problems of displaced persons
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Rights of Displaced Persons Walter Kalin who is wrapping up his mission in Armenia. Appreciating the assistance provided by UN agencies in coping with the problems of displaced persons, the head of government thanked Mr. Kalin for his tenure-long valuable efforts. The government was said to have kept in focus the status of displaced persons in Armenia. In this context, Tigran Sargsyan stressed... more »
“Le Poste” the French national post operator to assist “Haypost”
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today Jean-Paul Forceville, director for international relations of “Le Poste” French national post operator. The meeting was attended by French Ambassador to Armenia Serge Smessoff and well-known businessman from Argentine Eduardo Eurnekyan. Jean-Paul Forceville briefed the Prime Minister on the details of the program of cooperation between Le Poste and Haypost companies. The signed arrangement provides for both expansion and... more »
A farewell meeting with outgoing Ukrainian ambassador Alexander Bozhko
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received outgoing Ukrainian ambassador Alexander Bozhko. The Prime Minister thanked the Ukrainian diplomat for great personal contribution to the development of Armenia-Ukraine relations and expressed confidence that while shaped during his tenure of office the existing constructive relations will continue expanding dynamically. Highly appreciative of Ambassador Bozhko’s valuable role, as an expert in Armenian studies, in the furtherance of the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan attends the opening of sixth Fruitful Armenia forum
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended today the opening of sixth annual Fruitful Armenia conference to be held on September 16-17, 2010 in Yerevan. Effective since 2005, the forum seeks to identify prospective business projects, develop farm and food markets and rural communities in Armenia. Welcoming the forum participants, Tigran Sargsyan stated in part: “Fruitful Armenia agro-forum has been gaining in coverage and attractiveness every year, with greater professionalism used in... more »
Company registration procedures being simplified
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government. The Government approved a package of amendments to RA Civil Code, the law on limited liability companies and 3 other legal acts. Henceforth a single agency will be processing the papers needed for company registration in cooperation with the State Registry Office, tax authorities, RA ministries and government agencies. The State registration requirement will be waived for... more »
RA Prime Minister and newly appointed ambassador of Turkmenistan discuss possibilities for furthering bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia Ata Serdarov. Congratulating the Ambassador on appointment, Tigran Sargsyan expressed hope that during his tenure of office Ata Serdarov will promote the existing ties of efficacious interaction between the two countries. The role of RA-Turkmenistan intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation was emphasized in the in the light of... more »
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council
The North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council met at the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The meeting discussed and approved the draft contract to be signed with the consultant eligible for assessment of such land and real assets as are subject for alienation on Ashtarak-Talin road section under the second stage of the North-South Road Corridor Investment Program. North-south road corridor investment program... more »
The Prime Minister welcomed the State Minister of Lebanon
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today a delegation led by State Minister of Lebanon Adnan Kassar. Welcoming the guests, the head of government noted that the relations between the two States, as a whole, and in the field of economy, in particular, have greater potential for development. The interlocutors looked at ways of boosting investments in mining industry, banking, high technologies and tourism, in particular. In this context, they stressed the importance of holding an... more »
Tigran Sargsyan takes part in “Post-crisis Armenia: challenges and opportunities” conference
Hosted by the Government of Armenia with the help of the World Bank, an international conference entitled “Post-crisis Armenia: challenges and opportunities” kicked off today in Dilijan town. The forum will discuss ways of boosting investment, export and growth in a globally changing post-crisis environment, as well as poverty reduction efforts in Armenia. Led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the discussion involves several high-ranking public officials from Armenia, a World... more »
MCA-Armenia SNCO Governing Council’s meeting
The Governing Council of Millenium Challenge Account-Armenia SNCO met at the Office of Government, presided at by GC Chairman, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Council discussed and approved a package of application and attached documents for the seventeenth disbursement under the program. Under the mentioned request, the MCA-Armenia expects to be allocated USD 18,513,863 next quarter (October – December, 2010). USD 17,835,199 will be used to fund activities under the... more »
