PM Briefed on Food, Drug Safety Expertise Lab Activities
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Tonus-Les Company’s food and drug safety expert lab in Nor-Gyukh village community of Kotayk Marz. The Prime Minister toured the lab getting acquainted with the works and activities and achievements. The laboratory enables quality and bioequivalence, as well as biological and microbiological examinations of imported medicines and food, promoting thereby the necessary quality standards. Introducing achievements, company executives said that... more »
Veterans’ Honorary Benefit to Double
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. On the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Government decided to increase the size of the monthly honorary benefit for 1100 Great Patriotic War veterans to AMD50 thousand from 25 thousand as of May 1, 2015. Originally, the draft implied a rise to AMD40 thousand in the size of honorary benefits. In the meantime, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan suggested that the amount of the honorary... more »
Government Discusses Reforestation and Forestry Development Fund Programs for 2015
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, Reforestation and Forestry Development Fund Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. In accordance with the agenda, the meeting discussed the Fund’s performance report and financial statement for the year 2014. Executive Director Yuri Javadyan reported back the activities carried out in the period under review, including the status of reforestation and forestry development projects, as well as the receipt... more »
Sixth Summer Pan-Armenian Games Organizing Committee Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Organizing Committee for the sixth summer Pan-Armenian Games met today in the Office of Government. Committee Chairman Ishkhan Zakaryan advised that the opening ceremony of the Games, due to be held on August 2-13, 2015, will take place at Hrazdan Stadium in Yerevan, while the closing ceremony will be held at Yerevan’s Freedom Square along with an extensive concert program. The sixth Pan-Armenian Games will feature 17 sports, 7... more »
Tribute paid to Andranik Margaryan
On 8 years since the passing of former Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan of blessed memory, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Komitas Pantheon and laid flowers at the outstanding statesman’s tomb to pay tribute to his memory.
PM Hosts Discussion on Economic Development Issues
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss economic developments in Armenia. In attendance were the representatives of stakeholder agencies. In particular, a number of issues were discussed concerning the revitalization of the economy, boosting of exports, attraction of new investment, betterment of the business environment and competitiveness. Reference was also made to the current macroeconomic situation in Armenia and the region, as a whole, as well... more »
PM Briefed on Progress in Oncology Excellence Center Construction
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the site of the Armenian Oncology Excellence Center to become familiar with the pace of construction. Note that this program is being implemented in three phases: the production of radioisotopes and molecular diagnostics, radiation treatment and outpatient services chemotherapy and surgical centers. During the tour, the Prime Minister was introduced to the details of the work in process and the upcoming steps. It was noted that the production... more »
Regional Administrations Submit Performance Reports for 2014
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed regional administrations’ performance reports in line with the Government’s program of activities and priorities for 2014. Reports were submitted by all Marz governors. In attendance were Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan and Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyan. The Governors reported back the activities and achievements in the fields of... more »
PM Welcomes Armenia-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee Members
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Armenia-EU Parliamentary Cooperation Committee members who are in Yerevan to attend the 15th session of Armenia-European Union Committee on March 19-20, 2015. The Prime Minister advised that this week there have been a number of high-level Armenia-EU meetings, which contribute to the strengthening and consolidation of bilateral cooperation. Hovik Abrahamyan said that the government will do everything to expand business relations between Armenia and... more »
Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs 2014 Performance Report Summarized
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the performance report of the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, implementation of the Government’s program of activities and priorities for 2014. Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Gabriel Ghazaryan said that during the reporting period activities were carried out for the development of sports, promotion of a healthy lifestyle among youth, rehabilitation of sports schools and implementation of... more »