PM Attends Panarmenian Expo-2015 International Exhibition
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of the sixth edition of Panarmenian Expo-2015 international exhibition at the Yerevan Expo Center of Yerevan Mathematical Machines Research Institute CJSC. Co-hosted by the Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Prom Expo Company on October 8-11, 2015, the exhibition is dedicated to the 2797th anniversary of Erebuni-Yerevan. The exposition is attended by more than 100 organizations from Armenia and abroad. The Prime Minister toured the stands... more »
Package of Draft Laws on Tax Code Approved
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved a package of draft laws on the Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia to streamline relations applicable to taxes and Tax Code-specified fees, the tax system-governing principles, the concepts, types, rates, assessment methodologies of taxes and fees, as well as the scope of taxpayers, the terms and procedures of payment, inclusive of tax incentives. Referring to the package of... more »
PM Receives Newly Appointed Head of EU Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received newly appointed Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski. Congratulating the Ambassador on assumption of the office, the Prime Minister underlined that the EU-Armenia cooperation is based on shared values, and Armenia is ready to step up interaction with the European Union. Pleased with the EU Delegation’s efforts in our country, Hovik Abrahamyan noted that there is great potential for boosting bilateral relations... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Newly Appointed Belarus Ambassador
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Armenia Igor Nazaruk. The Prime Minister congratulated Igor Nazaruk on assuming the office of ambassador and wished him every success in his diplomatic mission. Highly appreciative of the Armenian-Belarusian interstate relations, the Premier expressed confidence that Igor Nazaruk would help strengthen and deepen interaction in political,... more »
Best Armenian Teachers Awarded on Teacher Day
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan took part today in a Teacher Day-dedicated event. In accordance with a decree signed by President Serzh Sargsyan, on the occasion of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia and for valuable contribution to education and the cause of upbringing of the younger generation, Gegharkunik Marz Chambarak village primary school N1 German teacher Emma Torosyan was awarded Movses Khorenatsi medal, and on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day and for long... more »
PM Attends International Architects Day-Dedicated Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan took part in an International Architects Day-dated event, which was held in the Conference Hall of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. Congratulating the architects on their professional holiday, Prime Minister Abrahamyan noted that the profession of architect has always been appreciated by the Armenian people, with its own special place and role. “For the second year now, attaching particular importance to the international day of... more »
PM Abrahamyan Congratulates Armen Jigarkhanyan on 80th Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a congratulatory message to RA and USSR People’s Artist Armen Jigarkhanyan on his 80th birth anniversary. “Dear Mr. Jigarkhanyan, I cordially congratulate you on your 80th birth anniversary. By creating unique and spectacular cinema and theater images, by virtue of your skill and talent, as well as with your selfless dedication to audience and stage, you have made a great contribution to cultural life in Armenia and Russia.... more »
PM Abrahamyan Attends Official Reception on German Unity Day
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today an official reception held on the Unity Day of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Prime Minister delivered a congratulatory speech in which he pointed out. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I cordially congratulate you, Mr. Ambassador, the Embassy staff and, through you, the friendly people and the authorities of Germany on German Unity Day. October 3 is a truly significant day for the Federal... more »
PM: “Government will do everything to prevent the tariff rise from hindering our citizens’ normal life activities.”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister advised that Deloitte and Touche has submitted the first-stage report on the results of their advisory survey of the approval of energy tariffs by the Public Services Regulatory Commission and the subsequent optimizing process. Vice Prime Minister, Minister for International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan briefed the meeting on the... more »
Government Reviews Armenia’s Economic and Infrastructure Development Program
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed today Armenia’s economic and infrastructure development program, which was developed by the World Bank. PM Abrahamyan stressed the need to build on the ongoing close cooperation between the Government and the World Bank in order to implement socio-economic programs in the provinces, identify the problems and find solutions. The Prime Minister praised the Bank’s involvement in a number of areas, including... more »
