GoA-EBRD cooperation discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Suma Chakrabarti. Highlighting EBRD’s contribution to economic development projects implemented in our country, the Prime Minister said his government is eager to expand and deepen the dynamically developing cooperation. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that bilateral cooperation has been expanding year by year, due to which a new draft strategy of... more »
Armenia Prime Minister Meets with Iran President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met today with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The head of the Armenian government said his official visit may boost bilateral economic ties and help attract new investment. “We, in Armenia, highly value our close good-neighborly relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran, deeply rooted in the centuries-old friendship between our two peoples. The Armenian-Iranian relations are at a high... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Starts Official Visit to Islamic Republic of Iran
At the invitation of Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan arrived in the Islamic Republic of Iran on a two-day official visit. After the official welcoming ceremony in Tehran’s Mehrabagh airport, the Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led delegation headed for the Royal Saadabad Palace, where a private meeting was held between Hovik Abrahamyan and Es’haq Jahangiri. Thanking Es’haq Jahangiri for the invitation to visit... more »
PM Joins Dilijan Town Development Plan Discussion
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Dilijan town where he attended a debate on the initial version of the Dilijan Development Plan (DDP) at the Central Bank’s Research Center. Note that the DDP has been developed under a feasibility study provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Welcoming the participants, Hovik Abrahamyan pointed out that the Asian Development Bank-supported Dilijan Development / Investment Program is the second such instrument following the Gyumri... more »
PM Receives WB Regional Director for South Caucasus
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahmyann received a delegation led by World Bank Regional Director for South Caucasus Henry Kerali. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the World Bank, the Prime Minister pointed out that 15 joint projects to a total cost of USD518mn are currently being implemented in our country. “We wish to overhaul and boost cooperation with the World Bank by means of new joint programs,” Hovik Abrahamyan said describing as quite... more »
Government addresses issues raised at community meetings
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Cabinet passed a number of decisions to tackle the problems raised during the President’s and the Prime Minister’s community meetings. In particular, the meeting stressed the need to build a safety wall in the most perilous sections of Chinar community of Tavush Marz, reinstall school windows, as well as to build a gabion fortification for Ayghedzor community’s irrigation and drinking... more »
Expansion of GoA-Microsoft Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Microsoft’s chief manager for the new markets of Central and Eastern Europe Pilar Torres. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister noted that information technology is one of the fastest growing areas in Armenia. “It has great potential for development and is looked upon as one of the key priorities of the Government of Armenia,” Hovik Abrahamyan said. The Prime Minister assured that the Government Armenia is interested in... more »
Prime Minister Attends Opening of Armenia EXPO 2014
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of Armenia EXPO - 2014 at the Yerevan Expo exhibition hall. Welcoming the guests on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Premier stated in part, “I view events like this as the best platform for striking new business ties and presenting our country on the international marketplace. I especially hail the contribution made to the process of shaping a sound competitive field. Having a unique place of... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan: our nation’s safety is guaranteed in emergency situations
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended an emergency worker day-dedicated event in the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Congratulating the Ministry staff on behalf of the his government and himself, Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part, “Being on the staff of the Ministry of Emergency Situations is a vocation that you are honoring with dignity and great sense of responsibility, ready to put at stake your own lives in order to protect our populations against emergencies at any time.... more »
PM Receives Delegation Led by French National Assembly Socialist Party Faction Leader
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by French National Assembly socialist faction leader Bruno Le Roux. Welcoming the guests to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that the French parliamentarians’ visit might promote expansion and strengthening of Armenian-French relationship: “We are eager to develop cooperation with France in the political, economic and other spheres. Everything will be done to deepen bilateral relations,... more »
