Prime Minister Welcomes President of National Bank of Argentina
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received President of the National Bank of Argentina Carlos Melkonyan. Welcoming the guest, the Premier said the traditionally friendly relations between Armenia and Argentina are developing dynamically, and efforts should be made to specifically activate bilateral trade and economic ties. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the Motherland highly appreciates the achievements of our compatriots living abroad and thanked Mr Melkonyan for his activities in favor of... more »
PM attends “IT outsourcing and investment” international conference
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended an international IT symposium referred to as “IT outsourcing and investment.” In his welcoming speech, the Prime Minister noted that the availability of a favorable investment and business environment, adequate infrastructure, the development of sectors with export potential and the existence of competitive advantages in these industries are those major factors that make of Armenia an interesting and attractive harbor for investors.... more »
Rural Economic Development Fund Board of Trustees Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a meeting of the Rural Economic Development Fund Board of Trustees (FREDA) was held in the Office of Government. The Board first approved the candidacy of Minister of Economy of Armenia Artsvik Minasyan and newly appointed Executive Director of the Fund of National Center for Development of Small and Medium Enterprises of Armenia Levon Mnatsakanyan as members of the Board of Trustees. The Board also approved the proposed changes and additions to the... more »
Government discusses issues related to medium-term State budget expenditure in 2017-2019
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government proceeded today to the discussion of Armenia’s State budget debate on financing medium-term expenditure in 2017-2019. In particular, they discussed the per-sector program and priorities. Turning to the heads of executive agencies, the Premier said the Government should make revisions to the medium-term expenditures program and ordered to reduce those costs not having a significant impact in terms of economic growth and the... more »
Prime Minister receives a delegation of French department of Bouches-du-Rhône Council headed by the President of the Council
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the French department of Bouches-du-Rhône Council President Martin Vassal delegation. Note that Bouches-du-Rhône is one of the largest departments of France, which is comprised of 119 cities. The Prime Minister noted that the Armenian-French relations are based on solid friendship, and the evidence of the exemplary cooperation established between the two countries is not only a high level political dialogue and broad participation in... more »
Prime Minister Pays Working Visits
Limited Liability Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the company today, "Hey Em Pee Gee Group» (AM-PG GROUP), which specializes in the field of protection and commercial printing. The Prime Minister, accompanied by the president of the company Albert Taroyan walked enterprise, familiarized himself with the activities, processes and development programs. Albert Taroyan noted that founded in 1998, OOO "Hey Em Pee Gee Group" in 2008 was honored by the Government of... more »
PM Receives Delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Directors The meeting was also attended by Head of ADB Office in Armenia Shane Rosenthal. Welcoming the guests and pleased with the bilateral cooperation, the Premier stated in part, “For over 10 years, we have been working with the Asian Development Bank. During these 10 years, the Bank implemented numerous programs in Armenia, with its portfolio expanding a over years. Only through... more »
RA Military-Industrial Commission Holds First Meeting
The Military-Industrial Commission of the Republic of Armenia held today its first meeting in the Office of Government, chaired by head of commission, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Welcoming those present to the first meeting of the Commission, Hovik Abrahamyan noted: “On March 25, 2015, the National Assembly passed a law on the military-industrial complex, which seeks to ensure sustainable, coordinated, legal, economic, social development of the Republic of Armenia’s... more »
Anti-Corruption Council Holds Meeting
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired today a regular meeting of the Anticorruption Council, which was attended by political forces, civil society and international organizations. First, the Minister of Justice Arpine Hovhannisyan and "Armenian Lawyers Association" NGO Karen Zadoyan presented the results of a joint working group within the framework of the institutional system and the world experience similar study in different countries in the fight against corruption. The... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Attends Opening of Digitec Annual Business Forum
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan participated in the opening of Digitec annual business forum. Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, Yerevan is hosting the 9th edition of Digitec annual business forum called “Smart solutions for smart business.” The two-day forum is hosted by the Union of Information Technology Enterprises under the high patronage of the Prime Minister. Welcoming the participants, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part, “This event, which... more »
