By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, David Samsonyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Armavir Marz of Armenia according to his application. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Gagik Gabrielyan was appointed Deputy Governor of Armavir Marz. By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Ashot Muradyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Ararat Marz of Armenia according to his application. In accordance with... more »
New Tax Code to Provide for Stable, Predictable Business Environment
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved the draft Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia. Deputy Head of State Revenue Committee by the Government Vakhtang Mirumyan noted in particular that the Tax Code should focus on long-term economic growth rather than on short-term benefits. “Proceeding from this principle, we are proposing a number of fundamental amendments. In particular, after the adoption of the new tax... more »
Inspection Reform Coordination Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the 14th meeting of the Inspection Reform Coordination Council was held today in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved a set of amendments to the Charter of the State Inspectorate for Mineral Resources by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the checklists and the methodology of risk-based inspections. The meeting discussed the question of amending the Law on Inspection Bodies and other laws. The proposed... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan signed a decree to relieve Vakhtang Mirumyan of the office of Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia and appoint him to the post of Deputy Chairman of State Revenue Committee by the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
Prime Minister Receives Georgian Foreign Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Foreign Minister of Georgia Mikheil Janelidze. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the dynamics of Armenian-Georgian friendly relations and noted that reciprocated high-level visits help enhance bilateral cooperation. According to Prime Minister Abrahamyan, Armenian-Georgian political and economic cooperation boasts great development potential, and continued efforts should be made in this direction. In turn,... more »
PM: “Government will continue to support IT sector development-targeted programs”
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening ceremony of the 16th annual congress of the Union of IT Enterprises (UITE) of Armenia. Addressing the participants of the Congress, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan said the Government appreciates the important role played by the Union of Information Technology Enterprises in the implementation of programs and initiatives aimed at developing the IT sector. According to Hovik Abrahamyan, in order to prepare highly qualified specialists... more »
PM Inspects Activities of National Veterinary and Phytosanitary Laboratory Service Center SNCO of State Food Security by RA Ministry of Agriculture
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited the National Veterinary and Phytosanitary Laboratory Service Center SNCO (hereinafter VPLSC) of the State Food Security by the Ministry of Agriculture. During the tour, the Premier was briefed on the Center’s target areas, working conditions, ongoing reform and modernization activities. VPLSC Director Arman Gevorgyan said the Center was equipped with high-precision equipment and facilities in 2015-2016. As he noted, the purchased equipment is... more »
PM attends opening of new building of elderly care and rehabilitation center No. 1 in Yerevan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of the new building of elderly care and rehabilitation center No. 1 in Yerevan. It was built with funding from the State of Kuwait. The event was also attended by Kuwaiti Minister of Justice, Islamic Estate and Religious Affairs Yaqoub Al-Sanea, RA Minister of Justice Arpine Hovhannisyan, RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan, diplomatic corps representatives. The Head of Government toured the building getting... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Hamlet Hakobyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia.
PM calls on competent authorities to be consistent in countering drug market abuses
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, Minister of Healthcare Armen Muradyan reported back the findings of a drug market survey carried out on Prime Minister’s instructions. The market prices of 54 common drugs were said down by 1.4% as of March, 2016 as compared to last December. In the meantime, 47 drugs were marked down by about 4%, while the market price of 7 drugs was 3% up on the average. Mr... more »
