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.
PM Visits Border Villages in Tavush Marz of Armenia
Accompanied by Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, Chief of Armed Forces General Staff Yuri Khachaturov and Tavush Marz Governor Hovik Abovyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today border communities in Tavush Marz of Armenia to get acquainted with the situation in the border zone, discuss the ongoing programs and objectives. The Premier’s first stop was in the village of Parvakar. At a meeting... more »
Government Holds Visiting Session
In the framework of Shant-2015 strategic command and staff exercises, the Cabinet held today a visiting session, which was chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The main purpose of the meeting was to explore firsthand and address on the spot the problems of refugees. Before proceeding to the agenda, in line with the scenario of Shant-2015 strategic command and staff exercises, the Head of Government received a group of refugees. After getting acquainted with their concerns, Hovik... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Justice Minister to Ministry Staff
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan introduced today newly appointed Minister of Justice Arpine Hovhannisyan to the staff of the Ministry of Justice. The Prime Minister said that in appointing Arpine Hovhannisyan to the post of Minister of Justice, the President had taken account of her long experience, expertise and impartiality. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed conviction that together with the Ministry’s professional team, the newly appointed Minister would be able to cope with the... more »
PM Abrahamyan Holds Farewell Meeting with UK Ambassador Catherine Leach
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom to the Republic of Armenia Katherine Jane Leach, who is completing her diplomatic mission in our country. The Prime Minister thanked the Ambassador for close cooperation and extensive efforts toward developing Armenian-British cooperation in the political, economic, humanitarian and other spheres. Hovik Abrahamyan highlighted the need to deepen bilateral cooperation in a number of... more »
Market Control Inspectorate to Be Established in Armenia
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council held its 13th meeting in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved the establishment of a market control inspection authority in the Republic of Armenia, as well as its charter and composition. It was reported that the new agency will have a new system of management, new proceeding principles and new approaches to public awareness policy that will help improve the efficiency of the... more »
