About USD 3.2BN-worth investment programs collected: Karen Karapetyan Receives Representatives of European Companies Operating in Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the representatives of the European Business Association and the European companies operating in Armenia. The meeting was attended by Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Peter Switalski. Stressing the importance of cooperation between the Government and the business community, the Prime Minister said he considers the business community as a partner and a driving force behind the economy. “We have sent you many signals, and we... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Sitting
An extraordinary Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The meeting called off Government Decree N96-A of 9 February 2017 “On Government’s initiative to convene extraordinary National Assembly session.” Minister-Chief of Government Staff David Haroutunyan noted that the discussions held with the National Assembly leadership led to the conclusion that the proposed extraordinary session agenda items might be discussed at the... more »
PM Receives EEU-Member States’ Transport Sector Top Executives
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received EEU-member States’ transport sector top executives, who are in Armenia to attend the 6th meeting of heads of EEU-member States authorized transport agencies. Welcoming the guests, Karen Karapetyan expressed confidence that their visit and the 6th meeting of heads of EEU-member States authorized transport agencies will give new impetus to the development of cooperation in this field. “As EEU-member State, we attach special importance to... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Maxim Sokolov Discuss Issues of Further Development of Armenian-Russian Relations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today RF Minister of Transport, Russian co-chair of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation Maxim Sokolov, who is in Armenia to attend the 6th meeting of Heads of EAEC States Authorized Transport Authorities. The interlocutors discussed issues related to further development of Armenian-Russian relations and the implementation of the agreements reached during the official visit of Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia to... more »
Progress in Inspection Reform Discussed with Prime Minister
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan,, the Inspection Reform Coordinating Council held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting first discussed the State control checklists for non-food products and services as submitted by the market surveillance authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and Investment. Highlighting the need to comply with the business community’s interests, the Prime Minister instructed to explore the best international... more »
Government to Allocate 5 Billion Drams to Address Priority Issues in Marzes
During a meeting held with Marz Governors in the Office of Government, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan said a decision had been made to allocate 5 billion drams to the regions from the Government’s reserve fund to address priority issues in Marzes. “We need to identify the priorities and pick out the projects that have a multiplier effect. These amounts will have to be controlled very strictly, in an open, transparent and understandable way. Additional funds may be earmarked... more »
Government Discusses Projects Received from Syunik and Lori Marzes
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Government discussed investment projects received from Syunik and Lori Marzes of Armenia. The Syunik Marz projects related to the development of a farm machinery supply base, establishment of refrigeration facilities, promotion of organic agriculture, etc. The Lori Marz projects focused on bread production, the launch of farms, paper bag production and processing facilities. The Prime Minister said that the government departments should... more »
Karen Karapetyan, U.S. Ambassador Discuss Joint Efforts to Combat Corruption
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Richard Mills. The meeting was attended by USAID Armenia Office Director Deborah Grieser. The meeting focused on the Government’s anti-corruption policy and the joint efforts in the fight against corruption. Evoking the legislative reforms and government decisions implemented to date, the activities carried out as part of the fight against corruption, as well as the planned... more »
Preparations for 17th Summit of Francophone Countries Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the first meeting of the interdepartmental commission on preparations for the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government of Francophone Countries was held in the Office of Government. RA Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandyan advised that Armenia is going to host the Francophonie Summit in 2018 and that for a term of two years, our country will take over the chairmanship of La Francophonie, which covers 84 members, associated countries,... more »
PM Issues Strong Warning: “The use of administrative resources for propaganda purposes is a “lip service”
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister made a statement. “There are reports in the press that our ministers and heads of regional administrations are using administrative resources in the electoral campaign. As we enter the election campaign, I would like to strongly caution that the use of administrative resources for propaganda purposes is a “lip service,” no matter... more »
