Social Investment, Local Development Program Guidelines Reviewed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, Armenia’s Territorial Development Foundation Board met today in the Office of Government. The meeting reviewed the Social Investment and Local Development Program Guidelines Manual. Launched earlier this year, the program is scheduled for completion in 2020. With a total cost of USD 43 million, the program covers all the regions of Armenia, except Yerevan. It seeks to promote harmonious territorial development by making funds available to... more »
Government Completes 2016 State Budget Preliminary Draft Discussion
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the discussion of the preliminary draft of Armenia’s 2016 State budget bill was today completed in the Office of Government. On September 18, State budget bill wording-related proposals were submitted by the following public entities: Presidency Staff, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Education and Science, Ministry of Healthcare, Ministry of Justice, Yerevan Mayor’s... more »
PM Abrahamyan Receives EU Committee of Regions President Markku Markkula
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation headed by President of the European Committee of the Regions of the European Union Markku Markkula. Stressing the importance of the Yerevan-hosted meeting and conference of Eastern Partnership Bureau of Regional and Local Authorities, Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that it would contribute to the expansion and deepening of cooperation between the local self-government authorities of Armenia and EU-member countries. The... more »
PM Chairs Discussion on Ongoing Programs in Marzes
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting was held in the Office of Government, attended by Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Marz Governors and other government officials. Under the first item on the agenda, the meeting discussed progress in capital programs of primary importance underway in the provinces. It was reported that all of the projected 159 infrastructure programs... more »
PM Abrahamyan Receives PRC Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Chinese Ambassador to Armenia Tian Erlong. The interlocutors discussed a wide range of issues related to Armenian-Chinese relations, including the Armenian Premier’s upcoming visit to China. Highly appreciative of Armenian-Chinese cooperation in various fields, the Prime Minister noted the importance of implementing new joint projects for the further development and deepening of economic ties between the two countries. Conveying... more »
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 »
