Prime Minister Receives Iraqi Kurdistan Minister of Planning
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Minister of Planning of Iraqi Kurdistan Ali Sindi. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that the visit will give new impetus to cooperation between Armenia and Iraq, and in particular, relations with Iraqi Kurdistan. Hovik Abrahamyan said Armenia is eager to strengthen ties with Kurdistan as evidenced by the establishment of Armenia’s Consulate General in Erbil. Thankful for the reception, Ali Sindi conveyed... more »
PM Inspects Progress in Aghdzk Community Archeological Excavations
On July 28, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Aghdzk community (former Dzorap) in Ashtarak region of Aragatsotn Marz of Armenia, where he familiarized himself with the course of archaeological excavations. Note that excavations had been conducted periodically in Aghdzk community, but all of them went incomplete. During a visit paid to Aghdzk community last year, the Premier was briefed on the pace of excavations and learned of the status of some 4th century-dated structures - a... more »
Prime Minister Receives Iranian Export and Development Bank Director Ali Saleh Abadi
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Iranian Export and Development Bank Director Ali Saleh Abadi. The interlocutors discussed a number of issues relating to the implementation of Armenian-Iranian joint programs. Prime Minister Abrahamyan and Ali Abadi highlighted the agreements reached between the governments of the two countries, stressing their great importance both for Armenia and Iran. The parties expressed confidence that the implementation of the programs... more »
Anticorruption Council Holds First Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Anti-Corruption Council held its first meeting in the Office of Government. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister said, “The fight against corruption is a key area in the Government’s domestic policy. The fight against corruption is underpinned by an appropriate institutional system, which guarantees the effective implementation of the anticorruption policy. To this end, with its decision numbered N 165-N of February 19, 2015, the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Holds Farewell Meeting with Traian Hristea
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea who is completing his diplomatic mission in our country. The Prime Minister hailed Mr. Hristea’s contribution to the development of EU-Armenia relations and thanked the Ambassador for active and efficacious cooperation. Noting that Armenia is ready to continue cooperation with the European Union, Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the European side for assistance in promoting democratic values... more »
Prime Minister Receives Swiss Businessman Vartan Sirmakes
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Swiss businessman, philanthropist, President and CEO of Franck Muller Vartan Sirmakes. Praising Mr Sirmakes’s personal contribution to Armenia’s economic development, the Prime Minister noted that all the projects implemented in Armenia promote the country’s economic development and create new jobs. In this context, the Premier highlighted the Old Yerevan project, which as funded by the Swiss philanthropist will cost around USD150... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan, Georgian Premier Visit Border Checkpoint on Georgian-Russian Border
During his working visit to Georgia, together with Georgian Premier Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today Daryali (Kazbegi) border checkpoint on the Georgian-Russian border. The two heads of government inspected the ongoing activities and talked to checkpoint employees. In particular, Hovik Abrahamyan asked about the problems faced by Armenian Russia-bound transit trucks and also how long the whole procedure takes. The Head of Government took the opportunity... more »
PM Attends European Youth Olympic Festival Opening Ceremony
On the margins of his working visit to Georgia, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of the European Youth Olympic Festival on July 26. In anticipation of the opening ceremony, the Premier called at the Olympic village where he met with the delegation of Armenian athletes. Hovik Abrahamyan said he had come to encourage the athletes and wish them sporting victories. “I am happy for this meeting. I have come to wish you every success and victories. At the same... more »
PM Inspects Bagratashen Border Checkpoint Modernization Work
Prior to paying his scheduled working visit to Georgia, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called at Bagratashen border checkpoint. Hovik Abrahamyan walked around inspecting the ongoing activities. The Premier was told that construction, finishing and utility installation work is underway for 5 buildings of the checkpoint. Most of the planned activities are complete and the checkpoint is expected to be commissioned as scheduled - in the first quarter of 2016. The new checkpoint will be... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan to Pay Working Visit to Georgia
At the invitation of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, on July 25 Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan will be paying a working visit to the Republic of Georgia to attend the 2015 European Youth Olympic Festival opening ceremony in Tbilisi. During the visit, the prime ministers of Armenia and Georgia will call at Dariali (Kazbeki) border checkpoint to get acquainted with the situation on the spot.
