‘Economics’

  • Government, Private Sector Sign Strategy Implementation Memoranda
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Industrial Board by the Prime Minister met in a regular session, attended by heads of government agencies, private sector and parliamentary group representatives. To begin with, Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan reported back the activities carried out in the framework of the government’s export-oriented industrial policy. The...
    April 20, 2012 13:59
  • Government Shifts Focus To Enhance National Competitiveness
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended the presentation of Armenia’s 2011-2012 National Competitiveness Report. Welcoming the guests, the Premier pointed out that national competitiveness is being prioritized as an important asset in modern world. “The government has revised its national competitiveness policy by shifting the focus from macroeconomic measures toward...
    April 18, 2012 13:22
  • ITDSC Holds Regular Meeting
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Information Technology Development Support Council (ITDSC) met in a regular session at the Office of Government. Taking note of the report on the status of previous meeting’s assignments, the Council proceeded to agenda items. Concerning the problems faced in the telecommunications sector, it was proposed to develop new...
    April 17, 2012 18:12
  • The Statement of the CRONIMET Mining AG regarding the issue of the Kajaran village and adjacent territories
    Dear Citizens, CRONIMET Mining AG, being the main shareholder of the Zangezour Copper Molybdenum Combine CJSC hereby would like to state its vision on this issue related to the situation developed as a result of the Government of Armenia Decision, in accordance to which specified communities of the Syunik marz have been declared eminent public domain. The above-mentioned...
    April 13, 2012 16:54
  • Citizens Satisfied With Reform Dynamics
    A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. Opening the meeting, Tigran Sargsyan presented the findings of the latest monitoring conducted by the government with a view to getting the citizens’ opinion over the impact of reforms. Monitoring testifies that the majority of the population is satisfied with the ongoing reforms. The Cabinet...
    April 12, 2012 14:34
  • PM Calls At Meat-Packing Factory
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Bacon Product Ltd to get acquainted with the Company’s manufacturing processes and development programs. The head of government discussed the problems available in this sphere with Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan and Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan. Founded in 1995, Bacon Product Ltd has recently acquired new Schieler-manufactured...
    April 10, 2012 17:32
  • North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Governing Council met in Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved the overall evaluation results for the selection of a project management consultant. Based on the above, North-South Road Corridor Investment PIU SNCO was directed...
    April 10, 2012 12:05
  • Economy-Related Legal Act Reform Council Holds First Sitting
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Economy-Related Legal Act Reform Council held its first meeting in Office of Government. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister addressed the audience with a welcoming speech: “We are holding the first meeting of the newly formed council, which must deal with regulatory legal acts in an effort to cut the senseless...
    April 6, 2012 19:05
  • “Construction And Interior 2012” Exposition Kicks Off
    Attended by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, “Construction and Interior 2012” exposition kicked off at Karen Demirchyan Sports Complex. “This is a good platform for familiarization with innovations and new ideas in construction, as well as for dialogue and cooperation between the participants,” the Prime Minister said and expressed hope that the expo will promote...
    April 6, 2012 14:55
  • SME Development Discussed
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Small and Medium-Size Enterprise Development Council met at Government. “The Council has the key mission of fostering small and medium-size enterprise in our country. The question is of political importance because we will not be able to build a civil society without a well-developed system of small businesses in Armenia....
    April 6, 2012 14:53
  • Revenue Program Successfully Completed
    A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, the head of government reported back revenue collection performance for the first quarter of 2012: “Since the question of fiscal receipts was the subject of heated debate in 2011, with some concerns expressed about the revenue side of the budget, I would like to brief you on the...
    April 5, 2012 13:32
  • 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...
    April 4, 2012 15:33
  • 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...
    April 3, 2012 18:20
  • 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...
    March 30, 2012 16:20
  • Optimism Characteristic To Residents Of Kotayk Marz
    Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, the Government held a visiting session in Kotayk Marz. To begin with, the meeting heard Kotayk Marz Governor Kovalenko Shahgaldyan’s report on the socio-economic situation and activities carried out in 2011 and January-February, 2012. The Cabinet took note of the analytical report made by the Chief of Government Staff concerning...
    March 29, 2012 18:45
  • PM Receives Ukraine’s State Customs Service Head
    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Chairman of State Customs Service of Ukraine Igor Kaletnik. “We are pleased to see that close ties of cooperation are being formed between the customs authorities of Armenia and Ukraine. We will endeavor to further develop and strengthen those relations,” Tigran Sargsyan pointed out. The head of Ukraine’s State Customs Service...
    March 23, 2012 16:58
  • Welfare Programs In Focus
    A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Executive directed the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources to ensure that AMD 204,872.288 be paid to “Hayrusgasard” CJSC by the Ministry-affiliated public companies’ from the proceeds of retained profit left over after the settlement of profit tax to the State budget in partial...
    March 22, 2012 16:31