Karen Karapetyan receives Minister of State for Europe and the Americas at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Minister of State for Europe and the Americas at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom Alan Duncan. Noting that Armenia is interested in deepening interstate relationship with the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan emphasized that bilateral cooperation has been developing in different directions over the past 25 years of diplomatic relations. With reference to regional economic cooperation, Karen... more »
In the field of information technology, Armenia has serious competitive advantages both in the region and as compared to other countries - PM attends opening of ArmTech 2017 global conference
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended today the opening of the 10th edition of ArmTech Global Technology Forum in Armenia. Welcoming the participants, the Prime Minister noted that this annual event is an important platform for presenting achievements in the field of information technologies, identifying new business and investment opportunities, promoting cooperation and sharing experiences. “The Government of the Republic of Armenia, guided by the imperatives of raising... more »
Draft presidential decree On Approving RA State Military-Industrial Complex Development Program discussed in government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Military-Industrial Commission of the Republic of Armenia met today in the Office of Government to discuss the draft presidential decree “On Approving RA State Military-Industrial Complex Development Program.” The Prime Minister noted that coming as the first of its kind in the history of independent Armenia, the draft is of paramount importance in terms of ensuring Armenia’s military security. Deputy Defense Minister,... more »
Armenian-Iraqi economic cooperation prospects discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation headed by Iraqi Agriculture Minister Falah Hassan Zeidan, co-chair of the Armenian-Iraqi intergovernmental commission. Stressing the need for continued development of relations with Iraq, the Head of Government expressed confidence that the sitting of the Armenian-Iraqi intergovernmental commission in Yerevan would contribute to the strengthening and consolidation of bilateral ties. Karen Karapetyan said that cooperation in... more »
RA Prime Minister, RF Minister of Health discuss healthcare cooperation development prospects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received RF Minister of Health Veronika Skvortsova. The head of the Armenian government described the cooperation between the healthcare departments of Armenia and Russia as going in tune with the logic of special relationship between the two countries. Welcoming the 3rd Armenian-Russian Healthcare Conference, which started today in Yerevan, the Prime Minister touched upon the ongoing reform in Armenia’s health sector aimed at creating a modern,... more »
Digital Armenia Fund Board of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Board of Trustees of the Digital Armenia Fund held its first meeting in the Office of Government. The Board discussed and approved the program of the Fund’s activities for 2017. The Program is meant to promote the drafting of a long-term strategic document entitled “Digital Agenda of Armenia,” coordinate its implementation process, plan and budget the labor resources involved in this process, as well as develop a follow-up... more »
PM instructs to find out the reasons for the decline in agriculture
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister issued a number of instructions. Touching upon the performance of the farming sector, the Head of Government instructed the Ministers of Agriculture, Territorial Administration and Development, the Marz administrations and the Head of National Statistics Service of the Republic of Armenia to summarize and report back to the Government Staff the findings of the... more »
Government discussed issues related to the application of EU GSP+ system
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired today a consultation to discuss issues related to the fulfillment of Armenia’s international commitments to use the European Union’s Generalized Privileges System (GSP+). The Head of Government was reported on per-sector activities, interim results and further steps. Prime Minister Karapetyan told the responsible persons to continue working in a coordinated manner and complete the activities in due time.
Prime Minister hands high State awards on 26th anniversary of Armenia’s independence
During a ceremonious event held at the National Gallery of Armenia on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on behalf of RA President Serzh Sargsyan handed awards to several representatives of different spheres who have made significant contribution to the development of our country. President Serzh Sargsyan signed decrees to confer upon a group of public figures, army and law enforcement officers high State... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s Congratulatory Message on 26 Years of Independence of the Republic of Armenia
Dear Compatriots, I congratulate all of us on our most important State holiday, the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia. The 26 years of independence have been full of trials for our country and people, but we managed to strengthen the foundations of the newly independent State and move forward along the path of development. Each stage of development brings along new challenges: our State has strengthened and got even more attractive and competitive as we coped with them.... more »
