Expanding of economic cooperation discussed with the Ambassador of China
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Chinese ambassador to Armenia Tian Chanchun. Welcoming the foreign diplomat, the head of government said to be pleased with the dynamics of bilateral relations. In this context, he highlighted Armenia’s participation in the Shangai Expo – 2010 and the commissioning of “Shansi-Nairit” Chinese-Armenian chloroprene rubber producing joint venture. Tigran Sargsyan said he would be visiting China this September as part of... more »
AMD 1.4bn for road improvement activities
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government met in a regular session at the Office of Government. The Government redistributed the 2010 State budget, modified and amended two previous decisions, allocated AMD 1400000.0 thousand to the Ministry of Transport and Communication for the repair of Shinuhair-Halidzor highway stretch and Talin-Dashtadem interstate road section, as well as a number of incomplete road sections from the MCA-Armenia program. Prime Minister Tigran... more »
Inspection reform coordinating council holds its first session
Today the inspection reform coordinating council held its first session at the Office of Government, chaired by council head, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The council heard the report on the status inspection reforms which covered those actions carried out during the first six months of 2010. A draft text of the law on State control has been examined. The Prime Minister told council members to submit their proposals and recommendations in writing to the inspection reform task... more »
The Prime Minister welcomes a World Bank delegation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a World Bank delegation led by Senior Economist for South Caucasus Pedro Rodriguez. Details of bilateral cooperation were discussed, covering the amendments to the law on subsoil and the fiscal regime applicable to mining industry.
The Prime Minister welcomes Radoslaw Sikorski
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister noticed that the Armenian-Polish relations have been on the upgrade recently. In the light of those arrangements reached with his Polish counterpart, Tigran Sargsyan assured of Armenia’s keen interest in expanding economic ties with the Republic of Poland. Highly appreciative of meetings like this, the head of government pointed to the... more »
The pilot program gains momentum
A Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-chaired consultative meeting was held today at the Office of Government to discuss the status of Affordable Housing for Young Families program. Progress and future action were reported on by Deputy Minister of Finance Vardan Aramyan, Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Arsen Karamyan and Deputy CBA Chairman Vacheh Gabrielyan. Nearly a hundred loans amounting to AMD 1bn were said to have been made available under the program, with 80% offered in... more »
Computer for All program pilot stage results discussed
A Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan-chaired consultative meeting was held at the Office of Government, dedicated to “Computer for All” program. In effect since last September, this two-phased program seeks to implement the Government’s IT development-targeted strategy through increased PC and Internet access for the population. The meeting heard a report on Computer for All program pilot stage performance, inclusive of such key indicators as overall sales level, terms... more »
Regular agenda items discussed at MCA-Armenia SNCO 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 endorsed the draft contracts on the first and third lots of Tertiary Canal Rehabilitation Project under the Infrastructure component of the Irrigated Agriculture activity (Package II) of MCA-Armenia Program. The Council next discussed and endorsed a package of application and attached documents for... more »
Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission co-chairs Tigran Sargsyan and Igor Levitin met
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan welcomed today Russian co-chair of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, RF Minister of Transport Igor Levitin. Discussed was the status of those targets set at the commission’s latest 11th session. The next 12th session was said to be held later this year in the Russian Federation. In conclusion, the Armenian Prime Minister and the Russian Minister of Transport signed a memorandum based on the outcome of... more »
The Prime Minister visits Kotayk marz
RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid today a working visit to Kotayk marz. His first port of call was Marmarik where the head of government was briefed on the pace of water reservoir building activities and discussed details with those in charge of engineering work. Once in place, the reservoir will help save energy and cope with the existing bottlenecks in the sphere of irrigation. Concerning the reservoir’s importance, Tigran Sargsyan told the journalists: “The... more »
