Government Continues to Discuss Long-Term Development of Energy System
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired today a consultative meeting, which followed up on the previous discussions over the current status, challenges and long-term development of Armenia’s energy system. In particular, the meeting discussed ways of long-term development of the energy system, based on the findings of a comprehensive study. Questions were raised regarding the country’s energy security and the use of new infrastructure. A number of proposals were voiced in... more »
Prime Minister Attends Opening of 4th Armenian-Russian Interregional Conference
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and RF Federal Assembly Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko attended today the opening of the 4th Armenian-Russian interregional conference at Yerevan Expo exhibition center. The conference is entitled “Armenia-Russia: Eurasian Economic Union: New Prospects for Interregional Cooperation.” The forum participants first observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to the passengers of the Sharm el-Sheikh-St. Petersburg flight, who were... more »
Ad Hoc Commission Established by Prime Minister’s Decision
Based on Paragraph 2, Article 121 of the presidential order numbered PO-174-N of July 18, 2007, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan decided to set up a commission in order to organize the funeral of those Armenian citizens killed in the Moscow-Yerevan bus accident that took place on November 3 in the Tula region of Russia, as well as to provide necessary assistance to the affected citizens and their families. The commission is composed as follows: G. Beglaryan - Minister of Transport... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Extends Condolences on Crash of Moscow-Yerevan Bus
I was deeply grieved to learn of the tragic accident that hit the bus en route from Moscow to Yerevan in Tula region of Russia, causing several casualties and injuries to our compatriots. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express deepest condolences and sympathy to the victims’ families, close relatives and wish the wounded a speedy recovery.
PM Visits Yerablur to Pay Tribute to Ashot Navasardyan’s Memory
In this connection with the anniversary of the passing of founder of the Republican Party of Armenia, national political figure Ashot Navasardyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Yerablur to pay tribute to and lay flowers at the grave of Ashot Nacasardyan.
Prime Minister Receives Arkhangelsk and Yaroslavl Governors of Russian Federation
In the sidelines of the 4th Armenian-Russian interregional conference, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Arkhangelsk Governor Igor Orlov and Yaroslavl Governor Sergey Yastrebov. The Prime Minister praised the regional cooperation between Armenia and Russia, highlighting the need for its activation and expansion. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed his government’s readiness to support and promote interregional cooperation between Armenia and Russia. Eager to develop... more »
PM Abrahamyan Welcomes RF Federation Council Federal Assembly Speaker Valentina Matvienko
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today RF Federation Council Federal Assembly Speaker Valentina Matvienko. After private talks held between the Prime Minister of Armenia and the RF Federation Council Federal Assembly Speaker, the Armenian and Russian government delegations met in extended format. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamyan expressed condolences on the crash of the Sharm el Sheikh-St. Petersburg flight, noting that the... more »
Statement by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan during Presentation of 2016 State Budget Bill at Joint Session of National Assembly Standing Commissions
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan made a statement during presentation of 2016 State budget bill at the joint session of National Assembly standing commissions. Addressing the audience, the Prime Minister said: “The 2016 budget bill is first and foremost based on the postulates of realism and stability. As I said earlier, all the commitments assumed in line with our estimates must be met, regardless of economic developments. Armenia’s 2016 budget has a clear-cut social bias. This... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Attends Opening of Arevshat Avagyan’s Exposition
Accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today famous novelist Perch Proshyan’s house-museum in Ashtarak. The Prime Minister attended painter, translator Arevshat Avagian’s exhibition entitled “The reflection of Armenian fall colors in Avagyian’s works,” dedicated to the painter’s 75th and Nerses Ashtaraketsi’s 245th birth anniversaries. On his 75th birth anniversary and for significant... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Extends Condolence to RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a condolence cable to Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev, which reads as follows: “With deep sorrow I learned of the tragic news of the crash of Kogalimavia’s Sharm el-Sheikh - Saint Petersburg flight that claimed hundreds of human lives. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express sincere condolences to you. Please convey our sympathies and condolences to the victims’ families and close relatives.”
