PM Issues Instructions on Education and Procurement Reform
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister pointed out the problems of the education sector and gave relevant instructions to the Minister of Education and Science. “The examination processes are evidencing that the reform of the educational system is more than requested: education quality and efficiency appear to be top priorities at all levels of the educational system, their... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan to Pay Working Visit to Russian Federation
Late on July 7, 2016, a Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-headed government delegation will leave for the Russian Federation on a working visit. On July 8, the head of the Armenian government will be attending a regular meeting of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation in St. Petersburg.
Prime Minister Receives Greece Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Greece Ambassador to Armenia Ioannis Taghis who is completing his diplomatic mission in Armenia. The Prime Minister highly appreciated Ambassador’s tenure-long activities in our country, which have contributed to the development and strengthening of bilateral political and economic relations. The Premier stressed the need for boosting bilateral economic relations and trade turnover, for which is there a lot of potential. In this context,... more »
Inspection Authorities Single Appeals Committee Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Inspection Authorities Single Appeals Committee met in the Office of Government. The meeting considered two applications against the decisions passed by the Appeals Committee of the State Revenue Committee’s tax and customs authorities. After exploring the arguments and evidence submitted to the Committee, the meeting decided to satisfy the complaint of one of the companies, while the other was rejected.
Prime Minister Chairs Consultation on Draft of Tax Code
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting on the new draft Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia was held in the Office of Government, attended by the heads of the agencies concerned and stakeholders’ representatives. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister noted that the draft Tax Code has been discussed on different platforms and in different formats. Referring to the parliamentary debate on the draft Tax Code, the Premier said that all the recommendations... more »
Prime Minister Calls at U.S. Embassy in Armenia on U.S. Independence Day
On the occasion of the United States Independence Day, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. The Prime Minister congratulated Ambassador Richard Mills, the Embassy staff and the friendly people of the United States on the 240th anniversary of U.S. independence. In his congratulatory remarks, the Premier stated in part, “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, Mr.... more »
Prime Minister Holds Consultation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting, which discussed issues related to the talks on EU-Armenia relations and a new framework agreement. Reports were delivered by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Economy Artsvik Minasyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Karen Nazaryan and Deputy Minister of Economy Garegin Melkonyan. The meeting reviewed EU-Armenia agenda items and progress in... more »
PM Attends Event Dedicated to 15th Anniversary of French University of Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a ceremonious event dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the French University of Armenia. Congratulating the students, teachers and graduates on the anniversary of the university, the Prime Minister noted that by introducing European standards of higher education, the French University gave a new quality and a new spirit to the Armenian-French cooperation. According to Hovik Abrahamyan, thanks to close interaction between the Armenian and... more »
Prime Minister Receives Georgian Minister of Enforcement, Probation and Legal Assistance
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Georgian Minister of Enforcement, Probation and Legal Assistance Kakha Kakhishvili. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister noted that Armenia-Georgia relations are at a high level, which provides a solid basis for further expansion and deepening of mutually beneficial cooperation. According to Hovik Abrahamyan, the hectic bilateral agenda and reciprocated regular contacts are contributing to the furtherance of the Armenian-Georgian cooperation.... more »
Government determined to do its utmost to assist Armenian citizens held up at Upper Lars border checkpoint and resume cargo transportations
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before discussing the issues on the agenda, the Prime Minister referred to the situation in the Upper Lars, noting that the relevant ministers of the two countries are working together intensively. Then Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of international Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan gave details of the processes taking place in Upper Lars. The river Terek changed its course due to... more »
