PM Receives Georgian Ambassador
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia Giorgi Saganelidze. Pleased with the current level of political dialogue between Armenia and Georgia, the Prime Minister said more vigorous efforts are needed to overhaul economic cooperation and tap the existing potential. Giorgi Saganelidze stressed that the Armenian-Georgian relations are based on centuries-old friendship between the... more »
PM: Emergency regime due for ministers and heads of government agencies to organize activities in December
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultative meeting with the ministers and the heads of government agencies to review their last two-month performance reports. Noting that the reports should mainly focus on real changes, Karen Karapetyan said, “An emergency regime shall be established for the ministers and the heads of government agencies to organize activities in December, sum up the year and draw up a plan for the coming year.” The Premier also emphasized... more »
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Multi-stakeholder Group Holds First Meeting
The Government hosted today the first meeting of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Multi-stakeholder Group (EITI MSG), which ushered in the introduction of EITI standard in Armenia. The meeting was moderated by the Chair of the Multi-stakeholder Group, Minister-Chief of Government Staff Davit Harutyunyan. In his opening remarks, Davit Harutyunyan stated in part: “The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative is a global Standard to promote the open and accountable... more »
Prime Minister, Chinese Ambassador discuss issues on further development of bilateral relations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today PRC Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia Tian Erlong. The Premier pointed to the need for continued expansion and intensification of relations with China and noted that concrete steps should be taken towards the realization of the existing great potential for further development of economic cooperation. Karen Karapetyan pointed out the possibility of Chinese companies’ involvement in a number of... more »
Prime Minister, VimpelCom Group CEO discuss issues related to the development of the ICT sector
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Executive Director of VimpelCom Group telecommunications company Jean-Yves Charlier and his delegation. Stressing the importance of continued advancement of information and telecommunication industries in Armenia, the Premier noted that his government is working on a new package of development of this industry. Karen Karapetyan also said that the Government is prepared to discuss with VimpelCom Group different initiatives and proposals aimed at... more »
Prime Minister continues discussions with ICT industry representatives
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the government held today another discussion on information and communication technology (ICT) sector. During the discussion projects related to the reform of vocational education and ICT sector workforce development were presented to the Prime Minister. In this context, the meeting focused on the formation of an environment conducive to a technological university, educational incubators, and other issues related to current and prospective... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan puts in application to join the Republican Party
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister made a statement: “Today I have applied for membership of the Republican Party of Armenia. I think this step was logical and predictable for many people, but I want to explain why. The Prime Minister’s office was offered to me by President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republican Party of Armenia. 2. Each government must have... more »
PM receives PACE Monitoring Committee co-rapporteurs on Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the PACE Monitoring Committee co-rapporteurs on Armenia Alan Meale and Giuseppe Galati. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of cooperation with the Council of Europe and the priorities and direction of his government’s reform efforts. Karen Karapetyan noted that currently work is being done to diagnose the problems in the economy, which will be addressed on the basis of long-term measures and actions. The Premier said that the... more »
PM Receives Delegation Led by RF Industry and Trade Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov who has arrived in Armenia to attend the 4th Antikontrafakt -2016 international conference. Co-hosted by the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Eurasian Economic Commission and the RF Ministry of Industry and Trade, the forum focuses on the protection of intellectual property rights, and countering the illicit traffic of industrial production in the Eurasian Economic... more »
PM discussed development prospects with heads of communities in Aragatsotn Marz: “We have to send finance to those areas where there are most rapid, profitable and effective programs”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on November 18 paid a working visit to Aragatsotn Marz. The Prime Minister first called at Ashtarak, where he was presented a tourism development project in the city. In particular, it is planned nearby the ancient Ashtarak Bridge of the 11th century, where there is a church, cultural and historical monuments, the Hippodrome, a recreational area, restore the color of the city, which can be attractive to tourists. The purpose of the project is to make Ashtarak... more »
