“We need to send such signals as may make every law-abiding citizen realize that they can start up a business and feel safe” – PM Meets Syrian Armenians
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a meeting with representatives of the Armenian community of Syria living in Armenia. Note that on February 27, 2017, the head of government called on Diaspora Armenians to take part in the building of the future of Armenia. “Our ultimate goal is to build a modern, logical and developing country, based on our sense of dignity, identity and traditions, understandable for the international community,” the Prime Minister said. Evoking his... more »
PM Briefed on Textile Industry Development Programs in Gyumri
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled today to Gyumri town of Shirak Marz. As he toured Sastex textile manufacturer’s construction site, the Premier got acquainted with the ongoing work and the existing problems. A clothing factory will be founded in Gyumri under a USD12 million-worth investment program that will generate 700-800 jobs. To this end, the Government made a decision to allocate to Sastex the building of the former regional hospital and the surrounding areas.... more »
Karen Karapetyan gets acquainted with development programs of mixed fodder producing, winemaking companies
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited industrial enterprises in Kotayk and Aragatsotn regions. The Head of Government first visited the plant for the production of mixed fodder in Yeghvard, got acquainted with its activities and forthcoming programs. The plant produces mixed fodder for 35-40 species of farm animals, birds and fish, based on raw materials imported from abroad. Operational since 2010, the company is furnished with modern equipment, sells its products on the domestic... more »
PM Karen Karapetyan, President of Tashir Group Companies Hold Briefing for Media Representatives
Following the official launch of Armenia Investors Club non-public contractual investment fund, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan held a news briefing for media representatives. Below is the transcript of the briefing. Shant TV – Question for Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan: Mr Prime Minister, a few months ago you announced that a huge investments of USD 3.2 billion was to be called in. Can we state now that the Club’s... more »
“I consider the launch of Armenia Investors Club a turning point for our country” - PM Starts Up Armenia Investors Club Activities
Attended by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and over 30 Armenian entrepreneurs from Russia, the Armenia Investors Club (AIC) non-public contractual investment fund was officially launched today. Note that on January 25, 2017, Russia-based Armenian businessmen issued a statement on support of the process of deep reforms in Armenia and participation in joint initiatives and the business programs of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. “I know personally each member of the... more »
Karen Karapetyan Pays Tribute to Andranik Margaryan’s Memory
On the anniversary of the passing of former Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Andranik Margaryan, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited Komitas Pantheon to pay tribute to the memory of Andranik Margaryan. A requiem mass was served by the priests of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
PM welcomes EEU-member States’ IT sphere supervisors
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation of IT sphere supervisors from Eurasian Economic Union-member States. The delegation arrived in Armenia to participate in a seminar organized by RA Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technologies Vahan Martirosyan. Welcoming the delegation to our country, Prime Minister Karapetyan expressed conviction that the forum would give new impetus to the cooperation in the IT sector. “We have jointly set up a club... more »
Karen Karapetyan Familiarized with Armenian PicsArt Programs
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Armenian PicsArt company. PicsArt is a photo editing app and a social network, which was created by Armenian IT professionals. During the tour, the Head of Government was briefed on PicsArt’s activities and development programs. Co-founder of PicsArt Artavazd Mehrabyan and Director General Michael Vardanyan advised that the number of PicsArt’s employees grew 2.5 times over the past two 2 years. The Armenia field office currently has... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “EITI standard is in tune with the Government’s open and transparent policy”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended today an event dedicated to Armenia’s becoming a candidate member of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). The event was hosted by the Government of Armenia and supported by the US Agency for International Development-implemented “Enhanced transparency in the mining sector” program. “This is the beginning of a new process for Armenia, aimed at making one of the most important sectors of the economy, the... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan to Pay Official Visit to Turkmenistan
On March 27, a government delegation led by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan will be off to Turkmenistan for a two-day official visit. The Prime Minister is scheduled to meet with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Deputy Cabinet Heads Yaghshigeldi Kakayev and Dadebay Amangeldiyev in Ashgabat to discuss topical issues of Armenian-Turkmen cooperation.
