Hearings of 2016 Performance Reports Kick Off in Government
The Government started discussing public agencies’ performance reports, including assessed performance, compliance with the government’s action plan and priorities for 2016. Reports were delivered by the ministers of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources, Labor and Social Affairs, Defense and the Chairman of State Water Management Committee. While detailing the activities carried out in the year under review, the members of government reported back the reasons behind... more »
Karen Karapetyan Meets Public Council Members
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Public Council and met with its members, headed Public Council Chairman Vazgen Manukyan. The Prime Minister said meetings like that provide an opportunity to take up issues of public concerns, discuss the country’s development prospects and ways of their solution. Karen Karapetyan briefed the Council members on the results of his government’s 100-day activities and planned actions. The Premier highlighted the establishment of the... more »
PM Discussed Gyumri Development Issues with Honorary Consul of Italy
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Honorary Consul of Italy to Armenia Antonio Montalpo. The Consul introduced the projects developed by Friends of Gyumri foundation, including the rehabilitation of historical and cultural assets in Gyumri, possibilities for creating new jobs and developing inbound tourism featuring the presentation of local arts and crafts. Antonio Montalpo stressed the importance of cooperation with the Government in implementing the proposed projects. The... more »
Karen Karapetyan Chairs Anticorruption Council Meeting
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a meeting of the Anticorruption Council, attended by civil society representatives. The first item on the agenda referred to the reduction of administrative corruption in the provision of public services. Armenian Lawyers Association NGO President Karen Zadoyan suggested re-launching the network of anticorruption centers in Armenia, noting that 11 such centers as supported by the USAID used to be operational in our country in the period from 2011... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “Our goal is not just progress, we mean such progress as every citizen of Armenia can see the quality of life improve day by day”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the American University of Armenia. Accompanied by university officials, the Premier toured the educational institution inspecting the university’s current activities, getting familiar with the amenities and academic programs. Karen Karapetyan called at the University Library, which serves not only the students and the faculty, but also the public at large. While calling at the student registration unit, Alex and Marie Manoogian conference hall... more »
PM instructs to submit strict program for sustainable management of groundwater resources in Ararat valley
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting in the Office of Government to discuss issues regarding the use of underground water resources in Ararat Valley. Note that at the Cabinet meeting of December 15, 2016, the Prime Minister gave the Minister of Nature Protection one month to examine and draft a report on those business entities, which are using irrigation water without a permit in the Republic of Armenia, as well as make recommendations for elimination of illegal... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “Soft administration can and should be applied only to law-abiding taxpayers; any manifestation of tax evasion must be prevented.”
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before discussing the issues on the agenda, Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. At the cabinet sitting of September 15, 2016, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan instructed the State Revenue Committee by the Government of the Republic of Armenia to conduct tax audits only with risky business entities and turn to small and medium enterprises only in case of extreme necessity. Concerning... more »
70-75% of Marz-submitted projects considered favorably - PM discusses Marz development prospects with community heads in Lori Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Lori Marz. The Prime Minister first inspected progress in the first stage of reconstruction of the Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Georgian border interstate (M. 6) 38.5-km-long road section, which started in September 2016. Work was reported proceeding in tune with the established timetable and due to be complete in March, 2018. Asphalting work is expected to complete this autumn. There has already been announced a tender for construction of... more »
EBRD-Armenia Cooperation Priorities Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) Board of Directors Dutch team leader Frans Weekers. Appreciating the ongoing effective cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which numbers several joint projects, the Prime Minister expressed readiness to deepen it on behalf of his government. Highlighting the need to provide continued support for those projects intended for the private sector, the Prime... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan to Leave for Moscow
At the invitation of Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev, RA Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan will be off to the Russian Federation on January 24 for a two-day official visit. During the visit, Karen Karapetian is scheduled to meet with RF Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow. The two heads of government will discuss the agenda of the Armenian-Russian cooperation. The Prime Ministers of Armenia and Russia will also touch upon the joint efforts aimed at furthering integration in the... more »
