PM: “Government, scientists should cooperate toward developing the farming sector.”
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting on full use of scientific potential in agriculture. In attendance were Vice Prime Minister, Minister of International Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, the leadership and faculty of the Agrarian University of Armenia. Welcoming the participants, the Premier highlighted the importance of meetings in the given format in terms... more »
Discussion on Planned Audit of Armenia Electric Networks CJSC Held in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting on the planned audit of Armenia Electric Networks (AEN) CJSC was held today in the Office of Government. The meeting also reviewed the results of invitations sent to international consulting companies regarding the feasibility and possible improvement of tariffs set in the energy system by the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC). Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan reported progress in the... more »
PM Visits Vayots-Dzor Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Vayots-Dzor Marz of Armenia where he called at production facilities and learned about various infrastructure programs completed or in the process in the local communities. The Premier’s first stop was at “Old Areni” wine factory in Areni community. The Prime Minister walked around the company, familiarized with the production process, and investment programs. It was reported that investments worth about 3.5... more »
PIU Activity Reports Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed PIU activity reports for the first six months of 2015. The PIU directors presented their performance and the planned projects and problems. Noting that the amount of work had doubled as compared to the same period last year, Prime Minister Abrahamyan urged the PIU supervisors to ensure that the ongoing projects are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the established standards. The Premier suggested them... more »
PM Holds Farewell Meeting with Netherlands Ambassador
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Hans Horbach (residence in Tbilisi), who is completing his diplomatic mission in our country. The Premier thanked the Ambassador for tenure-long efforts toward strengthening and expanding Armenia-Netherlands relations. The Prime Minister said Armenia is ready to intensify political, economic and trade exchanges and cooperation in all fields of mutual interest.... more »
IT Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation from the Armenian Union of Information Technology Enterprises. The meeting focused on the development of IT industry and promotion of innovative ideas. In particular, reference was made to the technological modernization of the educational system, high-quality personnel training, international cooperation and investment. Noting that the IT industry has always been a priority for the Executive, the Premier said the Government is... more »
PM Attends Builder’s Day Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a Builder’s Day-dedicated gala event, which was held in the conference hall of the Government. On behalf of the Government and himself, the Prime Minister congratulated Armenian builders on their professional holiday and wished them every success and inexhaustible energy. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the construction sector has a special treat in Armenia and it is no coincidence that following the reinstatement of independence, the... more »
PM visits Healthy Mushroom LLC production facilities to address air pollution issue
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today Healthy Mushroom LLC-operated production facilities in Kotayk Marz. The Premier was accompanied by Minister of Nature Protection Aramayis Grigoryan, Minister of Healthcare Armen Muradyan, Governor of Kotayk Marz Karapet Guloyan and the representatives of the Ministry of Nature Protection-affiliated Environmental Inspectorate. The Head of Government first inspected the process of production of mushrooms, after which he got acquainted with the... more »
Government Discusses Preparations for Grapes Purveyances
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a meeting was held in the Office of Government on preparations for grapes procurements in Armenia, which was attended by the heads of the agencies concerned and procurement organizations. Welcoming those present, the Prime Minister referred to the projected level of grapes harvest in 2015 and noted that according to the Ministry of Agriculture, a total grape harvest is expected in the amount of 280 thousand tons, of which must be harvested... more »
First six months’ results are encouraging
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. At the beginning of the meeting, informing that the National Statistical Service has published the results of economic activity for the first six months of 2015, the Prime Minister gave the floor to Vice Prime Minister Vache Gubrielyan. Vache Gabrielyan: Mr. Prime Minister, the summary published by the National Statistical Service indicates that the rate of economic activity in the first six months... more »
