Privilege to boost domestic production and exports
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government adopted a decision “On approval of conditions necessary for application of the privilege of exemption from import duties of technological equipment, components and accessories, raw materials and other inputs imported under investment projects implemented in priority sectors and recognition of the authorized entity.” The decision provides that technological equipment, components... more »
Prime Minister-chaired 2016 draft State budget discussions kick off in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government proceeded today to the discussions of the preliminary draft of the State budget of the Republic of Armenia for 2016. On September 16, the heads of the Ministry for International Economic Integration and Reforms, Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Diaspora, Ministry of Labor and... more »
PM Visits Microsoft Innovation Center
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and Microsoft regional director for Central and Eastern Europe Don Grantham visited today Microsoft’s innovation center. Hovik Abrahamyan and Don Grantham toured the Center getting acquainted with the ongoing activities. The Prime Minister talked to the chief executives of a number of Armenian startup companies (startups) in order to get familiar with their products and discuss development possibilities. It was noted that in developing their... more »
PM Receives Microsoft Regional Director Don Grantham
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Microsoft Corporation’s Central and Eastern Europe Regional Director Don Grantham. Appreciating the Government’s continued cooperation with Microsoft, the Prime Minister said they are ready to further develop and deepen bilateral cooperation. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the memorandum signed between the Armenian government and Microsoft last May has given a new impetus to bilateral ties, providing a solid basis for... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Holds Phone Conversation with Dmitry Medvedev
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a telephone conversation with RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev. Hovik Abrahamyan congratulated Dmitry Medvedev and offered his best wishes on his Russian counterpart’s 50th birth anniversary. Noting that Russia is a key strategic partner to Armenia, Hovik Abrahamyan appreciated the role played by Dmitry Medvedev in the development of Armenian-Russian allied relations. Stressing the importance of their warm and friendly personal relations, the Prime... more »
PM Abrahamyan Meets with Armenian Intellectuals
Accompanied by Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today famous Armenian novelist Perch Proshyan’s home-museum in Ashtarak. The Premier toured the museum getting acquainted with the exhibits, which represented the writer’s life and work. The Head of Government took the opportunity to meet with a group of Armenian intellectuals - writers, musicians, artists, as well as theater and cinema figures. The scholars in attendance talked about... more »
PM: “We need to ease the fiscal burden, provide greater opportunities and a better environment for businesses”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister congratulated Arpine Hovhannisyan on her appointment as Minister of Justice, and wished her fruitful and productive work. The Government amended a previously adopted resolution to ensure the return of the amounts of value added tax for the 9 months of this year according to exporters’ application. The Prime Minister noted the importance of this... more »
PSRC-Coordinated Consulting Process Discussed
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister asked Vice Prime Minister, Minister for International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan and Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan to report back progress in the Public Services Regulatory Commission-conducted consulting process. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan: Dear colleagues, as you may know, Deloitte Touche is... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Attends EAEU Intergovernmental Council Meeting
On September 8, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the EAEU Intergovernmental Council meeting in Grodno (Belarus). The prime minister-led delegation was composed as follows: Vice Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan, Deputy Minister Suren Karayan and Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan. First, the heads of government of EAEU-member States met in a narrow format, followed by a meeting held in an expanded format. The... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan to Leave for Belarus on Working Visit
A Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led delegation will travel tonight to Grodno (Belarus) to attend the September 8 meeting of the EEU Intergovernmental Council.
