Karen Karapetyan Briefed on Sevan Startup Summit Development Prospects
During a consultation held at Government, PM Karen Karapetyan was briefed on Sevan Startup Summit development prospects and opportunities. The Sevan Startup Summit 2017 was said to have hosted about 4000 participants and guests from 23 countries of the world. The total sum of transactions at the close of the Summit exceeded the mark of USD 200 thousand, while the prize fund overran the planned 40 thousand to reach USD 50 thousand. During the Summit, the startup teams have the... more »
PM Holds Consultation on Vanadzor Development
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a regular consultation on the development of Vanadzor town, attended by town and Marz leadership. The meeting discussed opportunities and prospects for establishing a fund similar to Kumayr Renaissance non-public contractual specialized investment fund, which was set up with a view to rehabilitating the historical center in Gyumri. The Premier instructed the working group to submit a relevant proposal in the near future. Karen Karapetyan suggested... more »
Marzes to Develop Annual Activity Programs Based on PM-Suggested Indicators and Directions
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister issued a number of instructions. The Premier’s first instruction was about the program of Marz Governors’ activities in 2018. “The Governors are currently working on the relevant programs of activities for 2018. Surveys have identified the main indicators and directions that should be set out in the programs, " the Prime Minister said.... more »
“Quality of life in Gyumri will definitely change” - Karen Karapetyan Pays Tribute to 1988 Earthquake Victims
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited Gyumri on the 29th anniversary of the 1988 earthquake. At 11:41 am, Karen Karapetyan laid flowers at the Memorial to Earthquake Victims in Gyumri church of St. Amenaprkich and attended the Divine Liturgy. Addressing journalists, the Premier stressed that the Government has developed a comprehensive program for Gyumri and the quality of life will definitely change in this city. ”We need to work on a regular basis and every day to make life... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “YES Armenia program is another good example of cooperation between Armenia and the European Union”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended the official opening of YES-Armenia Young Experts program. The project is a unique opportunity for young professionals to participate in the country’s development process, bring new energy and a breath of fresh air to civil service and promote its modernization. Complimenting the EU partners and the Center for Strategic Initiatives on the official opening of YES Armenia program, the Prime Minister stated in part, “It is inspiring... more »
Vanadzor Development Master Plan Discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation to discuss the Vanadzor Master Plan, which has been developed by experienced specialists from Palermo and Moscow based on the current concept. The Master Plan incorporates about a dozen attractive sites of interest to potential investors. A task force was said to have been established with a view to improving the city’s overall appearance, landscaping, infrastructure and branding. Prime Minister Karapetyan instructed to continue... more »
Tourism Development, Branding Issues Discussed in Government
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultative meeting to discuss issues related to the development and branding of tourism in Armenia. Aneli Bedi, Director of British M&C Saatchi advertising agency, which is one of the world’s leading public relations and marketing organizations. President of RA State Tourism Committee Zarmine Zeytuntsyan noted that originally the joint work with M&C Saatchi focused on a small tourism branding project in a single market, but bearing... more »
Anticorruption Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Anticorruption Council held a regular meeting in the Office of Government, attended by civil society representatives. During the meeting, the website of the Anticorruption Monitoring Platform was presented, which contains Armenia’s anticorruption strategy and an action plan to implement anticorruption measures in 2015-2018. The website is meant to help the public monitor the Government’s anticorruption actions, submit online... more »
Tender Results for Construction of Babajanyan-Ashtarak Section of Yerevan Western Bypass Road Approved
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a regular meeting of the governing council for North-South Road Corridor, Sustainable Urban Development Investment and Northern Corridor Modernization Programs was held today in the Government. The results of the tender out for construction of Babajanyan-Ashtarak section of the Yerevan Western Bypass Road were approved in the frame of Tranche 2 - Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program. Deputy Director of Yerevan Development... more »
Shirak Marz Governor Reports Progress in Implementation of Prime Minister’s Instructions
During the consultation held on September 1 in Shirak Marz of Armenia, Marz Governor Artur Khachatryan reported to the Prime Minister progress in the implementation of Premier’s assignments. Dwelling on the agricultural sector, Artur Khachatryan noted that a new culture is being formed: new vectors, essentially different from the existing ones, are emerging in the region. In particular, the prospects for the development of high value-added agriculture are being discussed. To this end,... more »
