PM Welcomes Vice Chairman of Standing Committee of National People’s Congress of PRC People’s Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Chen Changzhi, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the PRC People’s Representatives. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction with the dynamics of bilateral relations. The Premier said China is a key partner for Armenia, and that reciprocated top-level visits promote development of interstate relations and bilateral cooperation. Thankful for the... more »
PM Receives IAEA Regulatory Authority Monitoring Mission Head
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Regulatory Authority Monitoring Mission Head Hans Vanner. Pleased with the current level of cooperation with the IAEA, the Prime Minister pointed out that Armenia is committed to abiding by its obligations assumed under international agreements, simultaneously improving the national legislation in the field of nuclear safety. Hans Vanner thanked the Prime Minister for reception and stressed the... more »
Government Holds Regular Meeting
The Government approved a bill on amendments to the Law on License Fees, which suggests replacing the turnover tax applicable to gold markets with license fees, with a maximum amount set at AMD35 thousand in Yerevan, AMD25 thousand - in Marz centers and 0 dram - in border areas. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan highlighted the amendment in the context of support for the jewelry sector. The Government made amendments to the 2015 State budget law and its earlier decisions, according to... more »
Discussion of 2016-2018 budget expenditure funding indicative quotas complete
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government continued and finished discussing budget expenditure funding indicative quotas for 2016-2018. In particular, submitted and discussed were the 2016-2018 budget expenditure funding indicative quotas for the following public agencies: the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Sport and Youth... more »
PM Receives Nairit Employees
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a group of Nairit employees and once again listened to their concerns. Discussed were issues related to the payment of wages and the re-commissioning of Nairit. The Prime Minister advised that a consultation held with the President of the Republic of Armenia had resulted in a decision to procure funds by July 15, 2015 in order to pay off the wage arrears accumulated over years. The Premier further said that Minister of Energy and Natural... more »
Government discusses budget expenditures financing indicative quotas for 2016-2018
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, Government started discussing budget expenditures financing indicative quotas for 2016-2018. In particular, presented and discussed were the budget expenditures financing indicative quotas for 2016-2018 of the following public agencies: President’s Office, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Diaspora, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Yerevan Town Hall, National... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan pays tribute to statesman, politician, Smbat Ayvazian’s memory
On the anniversary of demise of statesman and political figure Smbat Ayvazyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Yerablur Pantheon and laid a wreath at the tomb of Smbat Ayvazyan to pay tribute to his memory.
Amended, finalized contract of sale of property of Vorotan Hydroelectric Complex signed in Government
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the amended and finalized contract of sale of property of Vorotan Hydroelectric Complex was signed in the Office of Government between the Republic of Armenia, Vorotan Hydroelectric Complex, Contour Global Hydro Cascade, Contour Global Terra Holdings and CG Solutions Global Holding Company. The document was signed by Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan, Contour Global Hydro Cascade and Contour Global Terra Holdings... more »
North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Governing Council Holds Meeting
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a meeting of the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Governing Council. Proceeding to the agenda, the Council referred to the competition process for the procurement of construction activities for Argavand-Shirak road section at the Yerevan western bypass road under the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program Tranche 2. Argavand-Shirak road section was reported to be 1.3 km long, including a... more »
Tax reform discussion continues
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a discussion was held today on tax reform in the Office of Government, attended by the representatives of the agencies responsible. In particular, they discussed the value added tax-related analyses and the recommendations elaborated in the framework of the ongoing work on development of the Tax Code. In addition, reference was made to the proposals on amendments to the laws Profit Tax and Licensing Fees. Summing up the discussion, the Prime... more »
