PM Receives Grapes Processing Companies’ Chief Executives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired today a consultative meeting, attended by the heads of the government agencies concerned and chief executives from grapes processing companies. The meeting focused on corporate activities, upcoming programs and ways of enhancing grapes exports. Reference was made to the preparations for this year’s grapes harvest and the existing problems. Hovik Abrahamyan instructed the ministers of economy and agriculture to keep working with individual... more »
Prime Minister Attends “Level Up” International Student Conference
On May 22, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the “Level Up” international student conference, due on May 20-22 in Tsakhkadzor at the initiative of Armenia’s State Economic University Student Council and the Youth Foundation of Armenia. Welcoming the participants, the Premier said to be pleased with the fact that the discussion of local and global economic topics and issues by students has become a tradition. “It is a pleasure to see students from... more »
PM Receives President of Lydian International
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Howard Stevenson, President and CEO of Lydian International, which implements the Amulsar project in Armenia. Stressing the importance of such a large-scale foreign investment project in our country, the Premier said it will help develop the mining industry and propel economic growth in Armenia. In Hovik Abrahamyan’s words, the mining industry is the focus of his government which, taking into account the fall in... more »
Rural Capacity Building Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a meeting of the Governing Council of the “Rural capacity building” program. The Council approved the decision made by the evaluation commission regarding the international competition announced for the reconstruction of community water supply systems and irrigation networks in 31 communities of Aragatsotn, Gegharkunik, Lori, Tavush, Shirak, Syunik and Vayots Dzor and Syunik Marzes of Armenia under the “Infrastructure and rural... more »
Eurasian Intergovernmental Council Meets to Discuss Furtherance of Cooperation between EAEU Member States
Eurasian Intergovernmental Council Meets to Discuss Furtherance of Cooperation between EAEU Member States A regular meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council was held today. The heads of EAEU-member State governments got photographed prior to the meeting. The meeting started in a narrow format, followed by an enlarged one. Welcoming the participants, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan said the current stage of development of the Eurasian Economic Union is marked by a... more »
PM Receives Delegation of German Businessmen
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation of German businessmen, headed by NABU President Olaf Tschimpke. In attendance was German Ambassador to Armenia Bernhard Matthias Kiesler. The Prime Minister noted the importance of building up economic relations with Germany and developing effective cooperation in the field of ecology. Hovik Abrahamyan said Armenia grateful to the German side for assistance in environmental matters, including the restoration of forest areas and... more »
PM Receives Belarus Minister of Taxes and Fees
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Minister of Taxes and Fees of the Republic of Belarus Sergei Nalivayko. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said Armenia keen to develop relations with Belarus. He expressed confidence that Mr Nalivayko’s visit may promote cooperation between the tax authorities of the two countries. Noting that the Government of Armenia has initiated continued reforms aimed at improving the tax legislation, tax and customs administration, Hovik... more »
The number of service cars to be reduced by 800 in government agencies
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Chief of Government Staff David Haroutunyan delivered a report on the assignment issued by the Prime Minister at the preceding Cabinet sitting, which reads as follows: “Dear Prime Minister, Dear Colleagues, In pursuance of the instructions given by the Prime Minister at the previous session, I am reporting that extensive efforts are underway in this... more »
Eurasian Intergovernmental Council to Hold Regular Meeting in Armenia
On May 20, 2016, the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council will be holding a regular meeting in Armenia, attended by the Heads of Government of EAEC- member States. The meeting is scheduled to discuss a wide range of issues of integration cooperation. The Heads of Government of EAEC- member States will be welcomed by President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.
PM Chairs Meeting on Fuel Oil Market Situation
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held in the Government to discuss issues relating to fuel oil market situation. Reference was made to the customs administration, the standards applicable in the Eurasian Economic Union, as well as the possibility of facilitating fuel market regulations in Armenia. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the importance of providing free, competitive and equal conditions for all economic entities in accordance with the applicable... more »
