Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Extends Condolences to Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a telegram of condolences to Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on the devastating earthquake that caused death and destruction. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed his deep condolences and sympathy to the families and friends of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
PM Receives Brandy, Wine Producers’ Representatives
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held with brandy, wine producers’ representatives in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed grapes procurement and prospects for the development of wine-making industry. Reporting on the procurement process, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan said his Ministry is working with processing companies to ensure smooth procurement of grapes. The representatives of brandy and wine producing companies... more »
PM Attends Opening of Baze-2016 Annual Youth Rally
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the opening of Baze-2016 annual youth rally in Tsakhkadzor. Welcoming the participants, the Premier said that during 14 years of existence, Baze has managed to bring together thousands of young people from Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora. “The trinity of Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora strengthens our statehood and promotes national values and ideas. The Government keeps in focus youth issues. Our programs are meant not only to deal... more »
PM Receives PRC Vice Commerce Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Chinese vice Commerce Minister Qian Keming. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the high level of the Armenian-Chinese relations and the willingness of the parties to broaden and deepen ties as evidenced by the mutual visits of high-ranking officials in recent years. Hovik Abrahamyan said China is a friendly country and an important partner to Armenia. Bilateral trade and economic relations have been on the... more »
PM Visits Piralyan Shoe Producing Company
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Piralyan Ltd, which is engaged in the manufacture of shoes. The Premier was briefed on the Company’s production activities and future plans. The Company is furnished with Italian equipment. The bulk of its output is marketed on the domestic market. Piralyan Ltd has set a goal to increase production and exports. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that this sector has great potential for development in our country. The Prime Minister said the Government... more »
PM Attends Amulsar Gold Deposit Launching Ceremony
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended Amulsar gold deposit launching ceremony in Vayots-Dzor Marz. TheUSD370 million-worth Amulsar project is among the largest international investment projects in Armenia (2016-2018). 1,300 people will be engaged in the active stage of the project. During its 10-year-long operations, Lydian Armenia, the local subsidiary of the UK-based Lydian International will ensure 700 jobs. Amulsar is the first mining project in Armenia to have implemented... more »
PM Receives French Schneider Electric Company Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation headed by Johan Vanderplaetsen, Schneider Electric President for Russia and the CIS. The Prime Minister welcomed the French company’s initiative to do business and implement investment projects in our country. Hovik Abrahamyan said there are wide opportunities available in Armenia’s energy sector. Thankful for the reception, Johan Vanderplaetsen noted that they had explored the possibilities of implementing investment... more »
Cabinet Sitting Discusses Progress in Implementation of Anticorruption Council Meeting Assignments
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Minister of Justice Arpine Hovhannisyan reported progress in implementation of Anticorruption Council meeting assignments. “Specific work has been done to ensure compliance with the assignments given at Anticorruption Council meetings of June 15 and June 17. Moreover, the activities involved a number of public agencies, international organizations and... more »
PM Visits ASEU “Economist” Sport and Health Camp
On August 17, Armenia State Economics University (ASEU) Board Chairman, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the University Student Council-initiated Economist sport and health camp in Dilijan, which will be hosting the Student Summer-2016 annual sports and cultural contest-festival on August 13-25. Held under the motto of “We are Artsakh,” the contest-festival will be attended by teams bearing the names of NKR administrative districts. Within the framework of the Armenia... more »
Prime Minister Visits Meghri Region
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Meghri region of Armenia. The Prime Minister first called at Meghri regional customs checkpoint. Hovik Abrahamyan was briefed on the ongoing activities. The Head of Government was told that the checkpoint provides round-the-clock services ensuring that citizens and businesses cross the border within 10-15 minutes. Passenger traffic has reportedly increased as a result of the abolition of visa regime with Iran. In this connection, the... more »
