IT Development Support Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a regular meeting of the IT Development Support Council (ITDSC) was held today in the Office of Government. The Council first heard a progress report on the status of the assignments issued at the previous meeting. Proceeding to the agenda, the ITDSC looked into Armenia’s new technology-based economic opportunities and the long-term and short-term development vectors. In particular, discussed were issues relating to targeted... more »
PM Congratulates 2014-2015 National Olympiad Winners
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of students from Armenia’s secondary schools: the Head of Government had invited the 2014-2015 National Olympiad final phase winners to the Government’s Session Hall to congratulate and hand them top academic awards and diplomas. Felicitating the students, the Premier said Armenia’s authorities are proud of and cherish great expectations from them. “We are proud to have such a knowledgeable generation, which I am... more »
PM Awards Singer Harutyun Pambukchyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received famous Armenian singer, musician Harutyun Pambukchyan and awarded him the Prime Minister’s commemorative medal on 65th birth anniversary, as well as for outstanding contribution to and proper presentation of the Armenian folk music. Harutyun Pambukchyan thanked the Premier for such a high appreciation of his 50-year-long artistic activities.
Government Suggests Convening Extraordinary National Assembly Sitting
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Based on Article 70 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, the Government decided to propose to the National Assembly to convene a special National Assembly sitting immediately after the extraordinary session of June 15, 2015 to discuss a single agenda item, namely the ratification of the financial cooperation agreement between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Government... more »
Government Discusses Priority Problems Faced in Marzes
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government, attended by Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, Minister of Healthcare Armen Muradyan, Miniter of Transport and Communications Gagik Beglaryan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Minister of Urban Development Narek Sargsyan and Marz governors. The meeting discussed the pace of government-supported programs implemented in the provinces... more »
SME Development Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council met today in the Office of Government. The Council first discussed the possibility of applying a differentiated approach in the matter of taxation and granting tax benefits to those self-employed entities engaged in the family hotel business. During the exchange of opinions that followed, the participants came up with suggestions and recommendations on the issues. Summing up the discussion,... more »
PM Attends Opening of DigiTech Annual Business Forum
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of the 8th annual DigiTech business forum. Hosted by the Union of IT Enterprises, the two-day forum is held under the high patronage of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. Welcoming the forum, the Prime Minister said, “Held for the 8th time now, the forum brings together companies offering cutting-edge technology and services which have the opportunity to present their achievements in the field of technological... more »
Cabinet Members Pay Homage to Great Benefactor
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister offered condolences on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia to RA National Hero Kirk Kerkorian’s family, close relatives, friends and all Armenians. The meeting participants observed a minute of silence in memory of Kirk Kerkorian. The Government donated the building of Meghri Medical Center’s Infection... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Offers Condolences on Demise of Kirk Kerkorian
With deep sorrow I learned of the passing of our great compatriot Kirk Kerkorian. Invaluable is the role played by RA National Hero, great American-Armenian businessman Kirk Kerkorian in the development of the newly independent Armenia. With his large-scale humanitarian programs he went a long way toward bringing prosperity and development to our country and leaving an indelible mark in the history of Armenia. Kirk Kerkorian’s services to Motherland, his patriotic and... more »
PM Receives Lydian International Company President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Howard Stevenson, President and CEO of British Lydian International, which is entrusted with the implementation of the Amulsar project. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of foreign investment in such a major project that will promote industrial development and economic growth in our country. The interlocutors discussed a number of issues concerning the project’s progress and the next steps. They stressed the importance of... more »
