PM Instructs to Streamline Small Hydropower Sector
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. Regarding the small hydropower sector, the Prime Minister stated in part, “Prioritizing the need for environmental protection and the development of renewable energy, the Republic of Armenia is taking steps to encourage the development of small hydropower plants, establishing long-term and reasonable sales prices,... more »
Prime Minister Pays Working Visit to Armavir Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid today a working visit to Armavir Marz of Armenia. The Head of Government first visited a sports school building site in Echmiadzin to get acquainted with the ongoing activities. The construction of the school, supposed to host different sports events, started as early as in 2015 and is due to be complete in 2019. The Government has made a contribution of AMD500 million to implement the program, A football stadium will be built next to the school.... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s Congratulatory Message on Women’s Day
Dear women, I cordially congratulate you on Women’s Day. This wonderful spring holiday day symbolizes your important mission in our life. Owing to this mission of yours, such values as love and loyalty, home and family are embodied and revered. Your dedication safeguards our best national traditions and the strength of the Armenian family. Your virtue makes the world around us kinder and more tolerant, harmonious and full of light. Only you can take on the huge burden of... more »
“Armenia set to make consistent and systematic efforts to tap the full potential of the Eurasian Economic Union” - PM attends meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council
The Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan-led government delegation attended a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council at Ala-Archa State Complex in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek. After a ceremony of joint photo session, the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council met in narrow and expanded formats. The meeting discussed Eurasian Economic Union-member countries’ economic integration and further development of economic relations, including the steps to take in the fields having integration... more »
PM Karen Karapetyan Received by President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev
Prior to Eurasian Intergovernmental Council’s meeting in Bishkek, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and the heads of government of EEU-member States were received by President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev. Welcoming the guests, the Kyrgyz President noted that it is a good platform for the furtherance of integration and dialogue between the Eurasian Economic Union-member countries and discussion of issues of mutual interest. Almazbek Atambayev assured that all the way through its... more »
Karen Karapetyan Holds Private Talks with RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev
During his working visit to the Kyrgyz Republic, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held private talks with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev in Bishkek. The interlocutors discussed progress in the implementation of the agreements reached during Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s January visit to the Russian Federation, referring specifically to the establishment of the Armenian-Russian Investment Fund, Russian companies’ involvement in the free economic zone of Meghri and... more »
Prime Minister to Leave for Kyrgyzstan
On March 6, 2017, a Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan-led government delegation will leave for the Kyrgyz Republic on a two-day working visit to attend a regular meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Bishkek.
Karen Karapetyan Instructs Department Heads to Submit Quarterly Progress Reports
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called another consultative meeting to discuss progress in the implementation of the government program. The ministries of Transport, Communications and Information Technologies, Education and Science, energy infrastructures and natural resources briefed the Prime Minister on the implementation of the priority tasks and activities in their areas. They reported back the pace of priority programs, reforms and the expected results. Reference was made to the course... more »
Government Discusses Kumayri Historic Center Development Program of Gyumri
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a working consultation to review progress in the development of Kumayri Historic Center in Gyumri. Deputy Central Bank Chairman Nerses Yeritsyan informed that the CB Board formally registered today the by-laws of Kumayri Revival specialized contractual investment fund. He gave details of the conditions and mechanisms for fund activities. Information was also provided on the terms of planned infrastructure development activities and construction... more »
“Let’s just roll up our sleeves and get to work” – PM Meets with Heads of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Offices
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met today with the central apparatus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the heads of diplomatic missions and consular offices to discuss issues related to Armenia’s foreign economic policy. The Prime Minister first congratulated the participants on the occasion of Ambassador’s Day and wished them fruitful work. “We highly value your work, as in many cases you are the medium to raise worldwide awareness of our country. Great is your role... more »
