Border Checkpoint Issues Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to analyze the findings of the monitoring conducted at border checkpoints. The meeting looked into the existing problems and possible solutions. “Border checkpoint monitoring is being conducted on a regular basis to get a first-hand view of the situation and identify problems. Huge efforts were made last year to improve the situation and, as a result, positive changes have been recorded in this area,” the Prime... more »
Bavaria Justice System Representatives Hosted In Government
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Bavaria Deputy Minister of Justice Dr. Helmut Palder and Prosecutor-General of Munich Dr. Christoph Strötz who arrived in Armenia on March 31 at the invitation of Armenian Prosecutor-General Aghvan Hovsepyan. Greeting the guests, the head of government said: “We are pleased that the Office of Prosecutor-General of Armenia entertains such valuable linkages with their counterparts from Bavaria as part of international cooperation. Our... more »
Pension Reform In Focus
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation on pension reform was held at Government. The Prime Minister told the State Revenue Committee representatives to submit a cost estimate for the release of budget funds. Concerning the timetable proposed for introduction of the system of electronic signatures, Tigran Sargsyan said it will be introduced according to the schedule and the state will subsidize the expenses of extending electronic signatures to SME. The... more »
Transcript of Joint Press Conference Of Prime Ministers Tigran Sargsyan and Boyko Borisov
Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan - Dear colleagues, we are honored to welcome the Bulgarian Prime Minister’s delegation to Armenia. We are convinced that this visit will open up a new chapter in the history of bilateral economic, social and political relations. We have a deeply-rooted long history of cooperation, but today we regretfully stated our dissatisfaction with the current level of economic cooperation which should be given a strong impetus. To this end, we agreed... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Welcomes Boyko Borisov
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov who is paying a two-day official visit to Armenia. The prime ministers’ private meeting was followed by an enlarged sitting of the two delegations “Our countries enjoy deeply-rooted ties of friendship, and it is our duty to expand and strengthen them ahead. I am confident that your visit will give new impetus to bilateral relations,” Tigran Sargsyan said. The Prime Minister of Bulgaria... more »
Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov Arrives In Armenia
A Bulgarian government delegation led by Prime Minister Boyko Borisov arrived in Armenia on official visit. The delegation was met by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan at Zvartnots international airport. Boyko Borisov is accompanied by Minister of Transport Ivailo Moskovsky, Labor Minister Totyu Mladenov, as well as Deputy Foreign Minister Ivan Naydenov. The Bulgarian Premier is to meet with President Serzh Sargsyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, National Assembly Speaker Samvel... more »
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Sergey Lavrov
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov who is paying an official visit to our country. “We are paying special attention to relations with Russia. Russia is our strategic partner and we must expand and strengthen the bilateral ties. We will do our utmost to reach this goal as it fully meets the interests of our people,” Tigran Sargsyan said greeting the guest. The RF Foreign Minister said a lot of good work and prospective programs... more »
Modern Oncology Center To Be Established In Yerevan
Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Armenia’s National Competitiveness Fund (NCF) and the Global Medical Solutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Office of Government. The document was signed by NCF Managing Director Arman Khachaturyan and Global Medical Solutions Chief Executive Officer Haik Bakrjian respectively. A state-of-the-art oncology center will be established in Yerevan in co-operation with the Global Medical Solutions. The center will comprise three... more »
National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Head of National Competitiveness Fund Board of Trustees, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the NCF Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. After the meeting had approved the minutes of the preceding sitting and discussed organizational issues, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan presented Armenia’s economic development trends. The head of government said a 4.6 percent GDP growth was recorded in 2011. According to the Prime Minister, what... more »
Border Checkpoint Modernization Issues Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultation to discuss modernization of Bagratashen, Bavra and Gogavan border checkpoints. Deputy Minister of Finance Vardan Aramyan reported progress in program implementation. He advised that the European Investment Bank has approved a Euro 30.8mn loan to that effect. Note that the total cost of the project is estimated at 60 million euros. The Prime Minister told the heads of corresponding agencies to have the program implemented in... more »
