Prime Minister Receives IRI Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Seyed Kazem Sadjadi. As they discussed a number of issues related to bilateral cooperation, the interlocutors highlighted the need to build on and expand economic ties. The sides expressed confidence that the trade turnover between the two countries would be promoted significantly through the launch of the free economic zone in Meghri and the... more »
PM, Swiss Ambassador Discuss Intensification of Economic Ties
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Armenia Lukas Gasser. The Prime Minister noted that the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Switzerland turns this year, which can be described as stable relationships at a high level. “We are keen to develop cooperation in all areas of mutual interest,” Karen Karapetyan emphasized. At the same time, highlighting the need to boost... more »
PM stresses the need to initiate legislative changes aimed at criminalizing the offense of deliberate evasion of taxes, duties or other mandatory payments
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. The Premier’s first recommendation concerned the measures aimed at encouraging and developing entrepreneurship. According to the Head of Government, the provision of favorable conditions aimed at improving the business environment by public authorities and the launch of such measures as may ensure unimpeded... more »
Prime Minister Pays Working Visit to Kotayk Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Kotayk Marz of Armenia. The Head of Government discussed problems and development prospects with Governor of Kotayk Marz Karapet Guloyan, community heads and local businessmen in Tsaghkadzor. Kotayk Marz Governor Karapet Guloyan presented the main economic indicators, including the measures to stimulate economic activity, as well as a number of planned projects in the province. The Governor noted that active efforts are being... more »
USD 2.4 Billion-Worth Investment Projects Submitted to Government
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled today to Kotayk Marz of Armenia to discuss problems and development prospects with community leaders and businessmen. To begin with, the Premier advised that during this week the ministries and government agencies will submit summary investment programs, which will be made public next week. “The Government Staff has examined USD2.4 billion-worth 471 investment projects, of which 345 are deemed to be feasible in 2017 to a total cost of... more »
Unified Appeals Commission of Inspection Bodies Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Unified Appeals Commission of Inspection Bodies of the Republic of Armenia met today in the Office of Government. The Commission considered two applications against the decisions taken by the Commission on Complaints of Tax and Customs authorities of the State Revenue Committee by the Government of the Republic of Armenia. After hearing the arguments and evidence submitted, the Commission decided to satisfy the complaint of one of the... more »
Prime Minister underscores the need to clearly and precisely formulate priorities for 2017
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Government continued discussing public agency performance reports for 2016, including their compliance with the government’s action plan for 2016, priorities and assessed performance. Reports were delivered by the following entities: Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development, Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technologies, State Committee on... more »
PM Chairs Discussion on Procedure for Payment of Royalties by Mining Enterprises
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and attended, by the heads of the agencies concerned a consultation was held in the Office of Government to discuss the Tax Code-established procedure for payment of royalties by mining companies. Responding to the concerns expressed by business entities and based on the current market conditions, the Government decided to comply with the proposals voiced during the meeting and envisage seamless changes to the Tax Code, which is to be effective... more »
Government Continues to Discuss 2016 Performance Reports
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Government continued discussing public agency performance reports for 2016, including their compliance with the government’s action plan 2016, priorities and assessed performance. Reports were delivered by the Minister of Nature Protection, Minister of Economic Development and Investment, the Head of State Property Management Department and the Head of State Committee for Urban Development. Minister of Nature Protection Artsvik... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “We should be short of days to complete the reforms”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultative meeting to discuss progress in the implementation of the government program. The Prime Minister said that the works should be based on procedures, expected per-agency investment, performance discipline, timing, as well as on State property management, alienation and public feedback. Karen Karapetyan asked the Ministers about the progress in the activities aimed at implementing the government program. The Prime Minister also spoke about... more »
