Government reviews further steps on the way to implementing Kumayri Historical Center Rehabilitation Program
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government to discuss progress in the implementation of Kumayri Historical Center Rehabilitation Program. In particular, the meeting focused on the planned construction activities aimed at infrastructure improvement due to be complete this September. In this context, discussed were issues related to cooperation with the private sector in the process of implementing the program, new investments, the work... more »
Prime Minister and the team of the Center for Strategic Initiatives discuss per-sector reform progress
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited today the Center for Strategic Initiatives. The Head of Government discussed with the Center’s staff the course of reforms implemented and planned in the spheres of public administration, tax administration, improvement of business environment, education, tourism, information and high technologies, as well as in a number of other spheres. ... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Familiarized with ADF Programs
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Armenian Development Fund (ADF) to get acquainted with the Fund’s ongoing programs. Introducing to the Prime Minister the new program, which comes in the wake of the recently implemented structural reform, ADF Executive Director Armen Avak Avakyan said they had managed to complete the annual program during the first six months of this year. Speaking about the indicators, he advised that AMD3.3 billion-worth export arrangements had... more »
RA Prime Minister, European Investment Bank Vice President Discuss Progress in Joint Projects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice President Vazil Hudak. Calling effective the ongoing cooperation with the European Investment Bank, Prime Minister Karapetyan stressed the importance of implementing investment programs in fields of energy, transport, water supply, solid waste management and in the private sector. Karen Karapetyan referred to the reforms initiated by his government, aimed at increasing efficiency, creating a more favorable... more »
Government set to draw clear distinction between forest management and preservation functions
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Prior to the discussion of the agenda issues, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. Regarding the forestry reform, the Prime Minister stated in part, “We have repeatedly touched upon the problems faced in the forest sector and the need for a comprehensive reform. The proposed concept of forestry reform is far from suggesting satisfactory solutions to issues related to the protection of... more »
RA Prime Minister, Israeli Minister of Regional Cooperation Discuss Economic Cooperation Prospects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today a delegation led by the Minister of Regional Cooperation of Israel Zakhi Hanegbi, who is in Armenia on an official visit. Welcoming the delegation to our country, Prime Minister Karapetyan noted that Armenia is interested in the development of cooperation with Israel, especially in the activation of economic ties. The head of the Armenian government considered positive the recent launch of the Armenia-Israel direct flights. Assuring... more »
PM Visits National Gallery and History Museum of Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited today the National Gallery of Armenia. During the tour the Prime Minister got acquainted with the “Armenian kings and queens in the European engravings and Armenian posters of XVII-XIX centuries” exposition, which features rare and still unknown specimens of art. The exhibition includes materials from the collections of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute Director Hayk Demoyan, the Armenian Museum of Boston, the Ararat-Eskijian Museum... more »
Sevan National Park Reform Progress Reported to Prime Minister
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultative meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss progress in the implementation of Sevan National Park reform program. The Premier was briefed on the ongoing activities aimed at addressing issues related to management, land use, environment, urban development and development of the resort area. The meeting took note of the process of implementation of Prime Minister’s instructions. Stressing the need for speedy... more »
“We need to provide modern, high-quality education in border communities” – PM Holds Consultation in Tavush Marzof Armenia
The Prime Minister-chaired consultation in Dilijan town of Tavush Marz discussed Marz and community development programs and activities. Tavush Marz Governor Hovik Abovyan noted that the Marz boasts a 2.0% share in the country’s total GDP. 2016 The gross industrial output is about 12,130 billion drams, while the gross agricultural output is AMD 41, 300 million. Agriculture is seen as a priority in the region’s development strategy. As he said, thanks to international... more »
Prime Minister Receives Alliance Group Company Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Alliance Group Regional Director Antoine Issa. The company provides financial services in insurance and asset management. The meeting discussed possibilities for cooperation in the field of insurance. The regional director of Alliance Group noted that his company is interested in starting operations in our country, as well as in the markets of third countries via Armenia. Welcoming the interest of Alliance Group, the Prime Minister... more »
