Epidemiological Situation Reported at Government Meeting
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. As instructed by the Prime Minister, before proceeding to the agenda, Healthcare Minister Armen Muradyan delivered a report on the epidemiological situation in the country. “Overall, over 20,000 patients have called at outpatient clinics, of which 7000 due to acute respiratory infections. Hospitals nationwide have been providing round-the-clock services on these days. Some 948 patients are... more »
Export Promotion-Targeted Steps Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting, which was held in the Office of Government to discuss ways of promoting the export of local products. A series of recommendations were voiced regarding the yet to be established Export Promotion Council’s priorities, mechanisms and instruments. During the exchange of opinions that followed, the meeting reviewed issues related to the Council’s terms of reference and operational priorities. Summing up the... more »
Prime Minister Receives Russian Minister of Transport
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Russian co-chair of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation, RF Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov. Discussed were issues related to bilateral economic cooperation. In this regard, the parties hailed the activities of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation. Stating that the recommendations of the 16th session of the Commission had been complied with successfully, the... more »
Armen Muradyan reports to Prime Minister Abrahamyan that epidemiological situation is under control
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting in the Office of Government, during which Healthcare Minister Armen Muradyan reported back the epidemiological situation in the country. The Minister advised that the health system worked in emergency regime, and will continue to act in the same way over the coming days. Over 350 cases of acute respiratory diseases, including 67 incidences of pneumonia, were reported in the same period, with over 800 emergency calls recorded... more »
PM Discusses Urban Development Projects with Realease Company President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received France-based Realease Company President Remy Makinadjian. Discussed were issues related to investment in urban development projects, including housing construction and infrastructure maintenance. The interlocutors touched upon the possibility of involvement of a number of famous French brands in Armenia. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan welcomed and expressed the Government’s support for the programs and initiatives introduced by Realease... more »
PM Endorses Proposal on Creation of Export Promotion Council
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss the practicability of the roads in the country, the findings of a market price survey and the process of payment of pensions. Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan reported that due the heavy snowfalls recorded since December 31, 2015, roads in different regions of Armenia are covered with thick layers of snow with a depth of between... more »
PM Attends Housewarming Ceremony in Tsakhkahovit
On December 31, 2015, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Aragatsotn Marz of Armenia. The Prime Minister first called at Tsakhkahovit community where a completely renovated apartment building had been commissioned. 40 families were celebrating a housewarming ceremony in the completely refurbished building, which was nearly destroyed in the 1988 earthquake. The Premier toured the building inspecting the amenities. Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated the residents on... more »
PM Abrahamyan Congratulates Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated newly appointed Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili on his appointment as head of government. The Prime Minister noted, “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and on my own behalf, I congratulate you on assuming the office of Prime Minister of Georgia. I wish you every success and new achievements in your important mission. I am confident that through joint effort we will be able to strengthen and give new... more »
PM Visits Army Stronghold to Congratulate Soldiers on Upcoming Holiday Season
In connection with New Year and Christmas holidays, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited a stronghold of the military unit N of the Defense Ministry of the Republic of Armenia. The Premier inspected the servicemen’s living conditions, talked to and had lunch with them. Congratulating the servicemen on the upcoming holidays, Hovik Abrahamyan thanked them for selfless service to Homeland. Addressing news reporters, the Head of Government stressed the importance of communicating... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s New Year’s Message
Dear compatriots, We are bidding farewell to the year 2015, which is going to become history in a few hours. The upcoming year of 2016 will usher in a jubilee for the Armenian nation. We will be celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of Armenia’s independence. Independence is dear to all of us as ot symbolizes our people’s age-old aspiration. I am confident that owing to our collective strength and unity, under the leadership of President Serzh Sargsyan, we will move... more »