Investment-Related Issues Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Grange Holding President Sheikh Assad who intends to implement a nearly USD400 million worth investment project in Armenia in the field of thermal energy. In this context, the parties discussed the agreements reached and the ongoing activities. The President of Grange Holding said his company intends to go beyond this program and is keen to expand the scope of its involvement in our country. Appreciative of such a large investment program to be... more »
Prime Minister Receives Residents of Firdusi-33
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the residents of Firdusi-33 residential district whose housing had been alienated due to development activities. The meeting reviewed work on monetary compensation and housing. The developer’s representative reported that the compensation process is underway, and following the latest meeting with the Prime Minister, they managed to provide compensation to 18 families. The residents of Firdusi-33 thanked Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan for... more »
PM Congratulates NSS Staff on Professional Holiday
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a ceremonious event dedicated to National Security Serviceman’s Day. Congratulating the NSS staff on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, the Prime Minister stated in part, “This is another occasion to acknowledge and appreciate the activities of security agencies aimed at ensuring homeland’s security and empowerment. The National Security Service is a pivotal structure, which guarantees our national security, and... more »
Prime Minister Receives President of GeoProMining Group
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received GeoProMining Group President Roman Khudoly. The parties discussed issues related to mining industry development prospects in our country. Reference was made to GeoProMining’s Armenia activities and programs.
Government Continues to Support Border Communities
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. AMD130 million will be allocated to border communities in Tavush Marz in order to address priority problems. There are actually a number of infrastructure-related issues faced in border communities regarding gas and water supply, irrigation and other sectors. The decision provides that the funds will be used to co-finance major projects of capital and social relevance. Commenting on the decision,... more »
Prime Minister Attends Gladzor University 25th Anniversary-Dated Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today a gala event dedicated to Gladzor university founding 25th anniversary. For significant contribution to the education of young generation, as well as on Gladzor university founding 25th anniversary, University Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Law, Doctor of Law Amalya Kharatyan was awarded the Prime Minister’s commemorative medal, while Professor at the Philosophy and Political Science Chair, Doctor of Biological... more »
PM Receives Armenia-Accredited EU Ambassadors
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Armenia-accredited ambassadors of EU-member States and embassy representatives, led by Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Petr Switalski. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of meetings held in the given format, which provide an opportunity to discuss agenda items and identify problems. Hovik Abrahamyan said Armenia is committed to continued cooperation with the European Union. According to the head of the Armenian government, the... more »
PM Inspects Conditions in New Block of Armavir Penitentiary
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the Armavir penitentiary, where 4 new buildings for 800 inmates have been commissioned. Accompanied by public officials, MPs, Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Peter Svitalski, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills and representatives from other international organizations, Hovik Abrahamyan toured the buildings getting acquainted with the conditions available to inmates in the new international standards-compliant facilities.... more »
Prime Minister Abrahamyan: Government Ready to Fund New IT Projects
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Vanadzor town, which is hosting the Hackathon [YAN] Childhood 2015 contest-festival of innovative ideas and programming, held at basic school N22 after Stepan Zoryan. The participating teams, which mostly consist of software developers must develop and submit to the jury their innovative ideas and the prototype of the application of the proposed program (demonstration version). The event is attended by about 250 young people from Yerevan,... more »
Government follows up on export promotion discussions
Attended by representatives from relevant government departments, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a follow-up discussion on the promotion of exports. In particular, amid the Russian ban on Turkish imports, the meeting discussed ways of boosting Armenian exports to the Russian Federation and the mechanisms for the provision of State support to domestic manufacturers. In this context, reference was made to the status of the assignments issued by the Prime Minister at the November 30... more »
