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31.01.2013
Reforms Yield Tangible Results
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. To begin with, the Prime Minister introduced the findings of the poll conducted to get the citizens’ opinion on the activities of the government. The survey has revealed tangible results in the field of mobile communications and the Internet, third-party risk insurance and cadastre services. In his statement, Tigran Sargsyan made a point of transparency in government and media independence (The Prime... more →
31.01.2013
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Kovalenko. Discussed were Armenian-Russian strategic cooperation-related issues, including Tigran Sargsyan’s upcoming visit to Moscow. more →
31.01.2013
Tigran Sargsyan Receives Jean-Michel Happi
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by World Bank Yerevan Office Director Jean-Michel Hapi. Pleased with the current status of bilateral cooperation, the parties have discussed World Bank’s Development Policy Operations Program-related issues. Hailing the pace of program preparations, Jean-Michel Happi said it will cover competitiveness, the business environment, aviation, as well as the social, fiscal and environmental fields. The meeting agenda featured... more →
31.01.2013
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Extends Condolences To Kazakhstan Prime Minister
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I am extending deep condolences over the tragedy that took place in Almaty airport. We grieve together with the Kazakh people and share your sorrow for the tragic death of dozens of people. Please convey our sympathy and support to the victims’ families. more →
30.01.2013
Armenia, USA Step Up Cooperation
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia John Heffern and USAID Armenia Office Head Karen Hilliard. Pleased with the current pace of cooperation, the parties discussed the USAID-developed five-year support strategy for Armenia. In this connection, John Heffern noted that thereby Armenia and the United States usher in a new stage of cooperation. Karen Hilliard advised that the U.S. government would like to conclude a new... more →
24.01.2013
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The Government approved two land-user support programs for the purchase of cost-effective diesel fuel and nitrogenous fertilizers in 2013. The Minister of Agriculture was told to select eligible importers for the implementation of subsidy programs. It is planned to provide land users with more than 17 million liters of diesel fuel and 11 tons of ammonia saltpeter Moreover, diesel fuel will be available... more →