“We expect the MES to provide modern and intelligent management” - PM Visits Ministry of Emergency Situations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Emergency Situations to discuss activities, tasks and objectives with the Ministry’s top leadership. Minister of Emergency Situations Minister David Tonoyan briefed the Premier on the steps taken to enhance the level of civil defense through training, implement the national strategy for disaster risk management, capacity building to ensure availability of emergency assistance, as well as activities for international cooperation... more »
Government Looks at Ways of Popularizing Physical Education
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss a set of measures aimed at popularizing physical culture and developing the network of sport schools in the Republic of Armenia. Reference was made to the process of revising academic programs in physical education as approved by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Science. The Prime Minister instructed to finalize the ongoing activities and submit a clear action plan within... more »
Supreme Standing Council on Medium-Term Expenditure Development Program Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Supreme Standing Council on Medium-Term Expenditure Development Program met today in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed and approved the main macroeconomic indicators and the fiscal framework to form the basis of the draft medium-term public expenditure program for 2018-2020 with a focus on economic growth for the next 3 years. Note that for many years capital expenditures used to lag behind the level of State budget deficit,... more »
PM Familiarized with Development Projects Submitted by Tavush, Kotayk Marz Communities
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the best five-year development projects submitted by Kotayk and Tavush Marz communities. The meeting looked at various business and social development programs with a focus on light industry, greenhouses, wine-making, agricultural machinery leasing programs, establishment of horticultural facilities, Jerusalem artichoke production expansion, tourism promotion and development of community infrastructure. Reference was... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Votes at Polling Station 4/53 in Yerevan
Accompanied by his spouse, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan voted at polling station 4/53 during the Yerevan Aldermen Council elections. Answering the journalists’ questions after the vote, the Premier said he had voted for a better Yerevan, adding that he would like to see a modern and flexible system of municipal government in the capital city that could comply with the needs of its residents. Karen Karapetyan stressed that the problems should be solved through better management,... more »
Government Discusses Forest Sector Reforms
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation to discuss the draft forest sector reform concept. Introducing the concept’s basic provisions, Agriculture Minister Ignaty Arakelyan pointed out the concept is aimed at promoting sustainable forest management, solving the problems of preservation, protection, reproduction and use of woodlands and providing for increased efficiency of the fight against illegal logging. The implementation of the reform is necessitated by the... more »
“We are on the right track” - Karen Karapetyan briefed on the programs of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development to get first-hand view of the ongoing territorial administration reform, the strategic plans for regional development, the process of community consolidation, the implementation of investment projects, etc. 2017-2025 regional development strategies were said nearing completion. They will be submitted to the Cabinet for approval upon completion. The strategies feature the following key... more »
State Commission for Preparation and Organization of Events Dedicated to 100th Anniversary of Heroic May Battles Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the State Commission for preparation and organization of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of heroic May battles met today in the Office of Government. The meeting heard a number of proposals related to the festive events, the activities carried out by government departments. Prime Minister Karapetyan instructed those responsible to sum up the discussions on the concept of the program of events in a short space of time and develop a... more »
“The system should be motivating, fair and savings-oriented” - Karen Karapetyan Visits Ministry of Nature Protection
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Ministry of Nature Protection to discuss ongoing activities, objectives and planned actions with the top management of the Ministry. Minister Artsvik Minasyan reported progress in the implementation of priorities and projected activities under the Government’s Action Plan for 2017. 25 investment projects were said underway in this area, of which 23 grant programs and 2 projects funded from the State budget to a total cost of USD 184... more »
Prime Minister: “Education needs substantive structural reforms”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. Referring to reforms in the education system, he stated in part, “I have repeatedly voiced my conviction that human capital is our chief asset. We need to develop an education system that will provide for adequate training and comprehensive professional development. Our education system should train professionals... more »
