State Commission for Organization of Independence Day Festivities Holds Meeting
The State Commission for Organization of Independence Day Festivities met today in the Office of Government, chaired by commission chairman, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The meeting discussed the draft program of Independence Day 24th anniversary-dated activities. During the exchange of views that followed, the heads of ministries and government departments presented the list of planned events PM Abrahamyan instructed to finalize the program on the basis of the recommendations... more »
PM Receives Firdusi-33 District Residents
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of citizens who have been alienated from their homers as a result of Firdusi-33 residential district development project. The meeting was attended by Minister of Urban Development Narek Sargsyan and Glendale Hills construction company representatives. The Head of Government listened to the alienated citizens, after which the representatives of Glendale Hills reported on the progress in construction activities, as well as on the efforts... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting
An extraordinary Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian. Based on Article 19 of the RA law “On holidays and memorial days” and Article 17 of the RA law “On freedom of conscience and religious organizations,” as well as in connection with the church holidays and memorial days, the Government decided to substitute the working day of July 13 (Monday) with July 18 (Saturday) 2015. Several objections, proposals and recommendations... more »
Armenian, Russian Prime Ministers Meet in Moscow
On July 9, Armenian and Russian Prime Ministers Hovik Abrahamian and Dmitry Medvedev met in the Government Reception House of the Russian Federation. Pleased with the current status of the Armenian-Russian strategic relations, the two heads of government discussed a wide range of issues related to further deepening and expansion of relations between the allied nations. The parties noted the importance of continued implementation of joint programs in different areas of the economy and... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan to Pay Working Visit to Moscow
On July 9, a Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led government delegation will leave for the Russian Federation on a working visit. Hovik Abrahamyan is scheduled to hold private talks with RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev, at which the parties will discuss a number of issues related to bilateral trade and economic relations and cooperation in the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. After the prime ministers’ face-to-face meeting, the sides will come together in an expanded format. ... more »
Cabinet Meeting Held
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved the MTPS program for 2016-2018, which will help understand the Government’s and public agencies’ fiscal policy priorities and spending strategy for the next three fiscal years to provide a basis for the 2016 State budget. Stressing the importance of this medium-term expenditure program, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan considered it to be a key document, which sets... more »
Prime Minister Receives Georgian Agriculture Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Minister of Agriculture of Georgia Otar Danelia. Welcoming the visit of the Minister of Agriculture of Georgia, the Prime Minister said that agriculture may help propel the Armenian-Georgian effective cooperation. Highly appreciative of the friendly relations between the two countries and intergovernmental dialogue, Hovik Abrahamyan highlighted the importance of closer business contacts and mutual visits. Thankful for the reception, Otar... more »
PM Briefed on Children of Armenia Foundation Activities and Programs
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Children of Armenia Foundation founder and Board chairman Garo Armen and Executive Director Anush Yeghiazaryan. The Prime Minister was briefed on the Foundation’s activities and programs. In particular, SMART innovative educational center was said to be under construction in Debed community (Lori Marz). The Center will host schoolchildren and teenagers from local communities, as well as highly qualified specialists. Innovative technology,... more »
PM Hovik Abrahamyan Completes Working Visit to France
In conclusion of their working visit to France, the Prime Minister-led government delegation visited Yerevan Park in Paris to lay a wreath at the monument to Komitas in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide victims. Later the Prime Minister and his delegation visited the Armenian Apostolic Church in Paris and the Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church in France and Europe, where they were greeted by Primate of the Armenian Diocese in France, His Grace Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan.... more »
Armenian, French Prime Ministers Inaugurate Armenian School in Alfortville
On July 4, Hovik Abrahamyan, Prime Ministers of Armenia, and Manuel Valls, Prime Minister of France attended the opening ceremony of an Armenian college in Alfortville. The event was also attended by French National Assembly Speaker Claude Bartolone, Armenia Education and Science Minister Armen Ashotyan, Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Karen Nazaryan, members of French Parliament, the ambassadors of the two countries,... more »
