PM Introduced to Vayots Dzor and Armavir Marz Community Development Programs
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss the best five-year development programs submitted from Armavir and Vayots Dzor Marz communities. The following projects were presented to the Prime Minister: construction of a hothouse and waste recycling plant, development of horticultural facilities, production of sparkling wine, establishment of a concentrates and complex food production factory, etc. The community leaders also discussed plans to increase... more »
Armenia Development Fund Has New Executive Director
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan,, the Armenia Development Fund (ADF) Board of Trustees held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved the ADF financial and activity reports for 2016. The Board of Trustees accepted Acting Executive Director Karen Meguerditchian’s resignation. Noting that he was going to found a consulting-investment company in Armenia, Karen Meguerditchian wished the Fund’s staff every success in their... more »
Karen Karapetyan Welcomes St. Petersburg Governor
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today St. Petersburg Governor Georgy Poltavchenko, who is in our country to attend St. Petersburg Days in Armenia. Prioritizing the development of decentralized cooperation between Armenia and Russia, the Prime Minister noted that there is great potential to be tapped in this area. Karen Karapetyan pointed out the need to use different platforms in order to add momentum to regional economic cooperation, including tourism, trade turnover and so on.... more »
Armenian-Bulgarian Economic Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Bulgarian Ambassador to Armenia Maria Pavlova Tzotzorkova-Kaymaktchieva. The Prime Minister pointed out that Armenia is interested in the furtherance of bilateral relations. Highlighting the development of economic cooperation and business ties, Karen Karapetyan stressed the need for reinvigorating the activities of the Armenian-Bulgarian Intergovernmental Commission. Noting that Bulgarian investors may consider Armenia as an appropriate... more »
Issues Related to State Geological Survey Management Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation to discuss issues related to the management of the sphere of geological exploration. Analyses were presented on organization of geological explorations, development of the legislative framework and the provision of favorable conditions for the business environment. During the exchange of views that followed, the speakers came up with a number of proposals and recommendations concerning challenges and possible solutions, planned actions... more »
Inspection Reform Coordination Council Holds Meeting
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a regular meeting of the Inspection Reform Coordination Council, which was held in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved a bill to create an educational inspectorate by the Ministry of Education and Science. The proposal was said to have been discussed with the government departments concerned. The bill provides that the standing department of education by the Ministry of Education and Science shall be dissolved within... more »
