Prospects of Armenia-Iran-Turkmenistan Trilateral Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Kazem Sadjadi and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan Muhammetniyaz Mashalov. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister noted that the high level of Armenia’s political relations with Iran and Turkmenistan makes it possible to establish both closer bilateral economic ties, and expand trilateral economic cooperation. “We are... more »
Karen Karapetyan has congratulated Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Christmas Day
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent to Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev a congratulatory message on Christmas Day The congratulatory message reads: “Dear Mr. Dmitry Anatolevich, I cordially congratulate you on Christmas Day. I wish every success and prosperity to you and the friendly people of Russia. Our two peoples are linked to each other not only with traditionally allied and strategic relations, but also with simple, genuine human relations.... more »
Karen Karapetyan sent a congratulatory message to Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili on Christmas holidays
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili on the occasion of Christmas holidays. The congratulatory message reads: “Dear Kvirikashvili, I congratulate you and the people of Georgia on Christmas Day. I wish you peace, health and prosperity. I want to thank you for your attention to the Armenian community in Georgia I am sure that the potential of the partnership between the two countries will help develop,... more »
New Year’s Message by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan
Dear Compatriots. It so happened that being one of you, I have the opportunity and the honor to felicitate you today on the Holiday Season. I cordially congratulate you and wish that everyone might enjoy lots of warm family feelings, and your homes were filled with light and love. During these festive days, you will have the opportunity to exchange kind remarks and best wishes with your friends and family members, embrace your children and grandchildren, honor and laud your parents. I... more »
“We are eager to see you proud of your army service and duty” - PM visits military stronghold
On the occasion of New Year and Christmas holidays, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited a military stronghold located in Army Unit N of the Ministry of Defense. The Prime Minister inspected servicemen’s living conditions, talked to them over issues of topical interest around a tea table. Karen Karapetyan felicitated the Armenian troops on the upcoming holiday Season and thanked them for honoring their duty. The Prime Minister said the nation is proud of its soldiers who are... more »
Government Approves Armenia’s Hydropower Engineering Development Concept
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 Government approved Armenia’s hydropower engineering development, which is supposed to streamline the government’s vision for the development of the hydropower system. In particular, the concept addresses small hydropower plants’ compliance with the applicable technical standards, the vision for... more »
Prime Minister, US Ambassador Discuss Joint Efforts to Combat Corruption
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills. The interlocutors discussed issues related to U.S.-Armenia relations and exchanged views on cooperation in the Government’s anticorruption policy. With reference to the activities of the Anticorruption Council, Karen Karapetyan said he was going to expand the scope of civil society representatives with a view to achieving stronger public feedback. Stressing the need to change the environment conducive... more »
PM holds New Year-dated festive reception for mass media representatives
In connection with the New Year and Christmas holidays, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a festive reception for mass media representatives in the Conference Hall of the Government. The Premier congratulated media representatives on the upcoming holidays and wished their families homely warmth, peace and love. “I hope the New Year will give you the opportunity to meet with your friends and family members, exchange best wishes that may come true. I wish you back to daily work... more »
Prime Minister: “Government agencies’ performance will be evaluated based on investment indicators”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting, which focused on the mechanisms and indicators for evaluation of the activities of ministries, government agencies and Marz governors. The Prime Minister emphasized that a key assessment indicator will be the amount of investment, both internal and external. “You have to submit by this yearend concrete proposals regarding the criteria to assess your performance, which shall specify the annual investment program,”... more »
PM: “ICT can be the locomotive that will change the economy, the environment and culture.”
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, another discussion on the development of information and communication technology (ICT) was held in the Office of Government. The Prime Minister was given details of the proposals on short and long term development of the ICT sector and the status of the projects under development. He was informed that discussions are underway within the joint working group of stakeholders’ representatives. Karen Karapetyan stressed the need to push... more »