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20.05.2013
RA National Assembly Begins the Debate of the Issue “On Approving the RA Government Programme”
The National Assembly began the work of the May 20-23 four-day sittings. Before introducing the agendas of the session and the four-day sittings the President of the National Assembly said that on May 23, at 18:30 on his initiative at the NA Session Hall a debate connected with the rise of the gas tariff would be held in the NA Session Hall, where the RA Prime Minister, the RA Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Chairman of the RA Regulatory Public Services Commission and other... more →
17.05.2013
Armenian-Russian Cadastre Agencies’ Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Head of RF Federal Service of Cadastre Natalia Antipina. The Prime Minister stressed the need for closer interaction between the two countries’ land registry authorities as it might step up the reform process through exchange of experience. Informing that a cooperation memorandum had been signed with Armenia’s State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre, Natalia Antipina expressed the hope that it would contribute to the... more →
16.05.2013
Government To Subsidize Possible Rise In Natural Gas Price
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. “I want the citizens to know that I have sent an official letter to the Chairman of Public Services Regulatory Commission concerning the revision of gas price,” the Prime Minister said, addressing the Cabinet members, “You may be aware that “Hayrusgasard” has applied to the Commission with a notice that Armenia should get natural gas at the cost of USD270. My letter states that the... more →
15.05.2013
Message by the RA NA President Hovik Abrahamyan on Family Day
Dear compatriots, I warmly congratulate you on Family Day. As a holiday here it is only two years old, instead it has a very rich history and traditions. One of our pillars, the family comes from the depth of centuries as a symbol of house, spiritual warmth, love, respect and fidelity and nation’s continuity. The family based on mutual love, responsibility and devotion has been and remains the basis of society, the guard of spiritual and mental values, national and cultural... more →
15.05.2013
Government Set To Support Hailstorm-Hit Farmers
Chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government to discuss the situation associated with the recent hailstorm. Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan reported that the hailstorm has affected 43 communities covering an area of 17,000 hectares. Community-based committees are currently estimating the extent of the damage. According to the Minister, vineyards and to some extent fruit gardens have suffered most of all. According to Sergo... more →
15.05.2013
PM, German Businessmen Discuss Investment Programs
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a business delegation led by German Economy Eastern Committee Executive Director Rainer Lindner. Pleased with the visit of German businessmen, the head of government said it might boost economic ties between the two countries. “Germany is a key economic partner of ours: there are several successful programs implemented in both the public and private sectors,” Tigran Sargsyan noted. Thanking the Prime Minister for the reception,... more →