Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili to Pay Official Visit to Armenia
On September 5, Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili will pay an official visit to Armenia. Giorgi Kvirikashvili is scheduled to meet with RA President Serzh Sargsyan and Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Georgian Prime Minister’s delegation will call at Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to pay tribute to Armenian Genocide victims.
PM Sends Condolences on Passing of Matenadaran Director Hrachya Tamrazyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a condolence message on the demise of Director of Matenadaran, Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, corresponding member of National Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Philology Hrachya Tamrazyan. “Hrachya Tamrazyan was one of the most renowned intellectuals of our day. He was a prominent scholar, poet and translator. He made a significant contribution to the study of medieval Armenian philosophy and, especially, the literary legacy... more »
Government Holds Regular Meeting
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister congratulated the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic on 25th anniversary of independence. “Today is the 25th anniversary of the Republic of Artsakh, which is the ultimate result of our national awakening in the 20th century. Blessed with the aspirations and hopes of all Armenians, and consecrated with our blood and sweat, the latest quarter of a century... more »
Government Discusses Proposals on New Draft Tax Code
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting on specific draft Tax Code-related proposals, which had been submitted by Armenian lawmakers, civil society and international organizations. During the exchange of views that followed the meeting discussed the stakeholders’ comments and recommendations concerning certain provisions of the new Tax Code. Prime Minister Abrahamyan instructed to summarize the discussions on the subjects that call for further study and... more »
PM Visits Anania Shirakatsi Lyceum on Knowledge and Schooling Day
On Knowledge and Schooling Day, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Anania Shirakatsi Lyceum educational institution in Yerevan. Accompanied by other members of his family, Hovik Abrahamyan saw his granddaughter to the first class. After congratulating the students, teachers and parents on Knowledge and Schooling Day, the Prime Minister attended a ceremonious event dedicated to first-graders. The Head of Government said that knowledge-based economy, education and research are... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Message on Knowledge and Schooling Day
Dear teachers, students and pupils - science and education devotees, Dear compatriots, I am congratulating you on the 1st day of September - the Day of Knowledge and Schooling. This day offers the opportunity to reassess the true value of knowledge and education for the constitution and development of both an individual and the State. An educated generation is the key to the progress of our country. This day is especially important to first-graders as it ushers in a new stage... more »
Prime Minister Holds Consultation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting on the draft Tax Code, attended by heads and representatives of the agencies concerned. The Premier noted that numerous proposals relevant to the Draft had been received from MPs, international organizations and civil society, which should be discussed and considered in all detail before Parliament proceeds to the second reading. During the exchange of views that followed, the speakers came up with a number of proposals... more »
PM Meets and Congratulates Armenian Olympians
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called at Zvartnots international airport to meet the members of the Armenian national team, which took part in the 31 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The Prime Minister warmly congratulated Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling Artur Alexanyan, silver medalists - wrestler Mihran Haroutunyan, weightlifters Simon Martirosyan and Gor Minasyan and thanked them for holding high Armenia’s image and the honor of the Armenian people in the... more »
SME Development Support Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the SME Development Support Council held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. After hearing the reports on implementation of the decisions taken at the latest meeting, the Council proceeded to the agenda, which featured issuance of country of origin certificates for goods manufactured in Armenia, certain Tax Code provisions relating to SMEs, problems arising between SMEs and trading centers in the buyer-supplier circuit, the need... more »
Government to Address Marz Problems
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government decided to earmark 15 million drams from its reserve fund to carry out the following activities in Vagharshapat town of Armavir Marz: repair the gym roof and the damaged windows and doors in School No. 7; build a football stadium and a cinder-track as part of the newly built sports complex. Under another decision, the Government will provide welfare assistance to residents of Paruyr... more »
