Diaspora Architect Hovsep Sarafian Awarded Commemorative Medal
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Diaspora architect, philanthropist Hovsep Sarafâna. Highly appreciative of Mr Sarafâna’s personal contribution to various programs implemented in Armenian communities, the Head of Government thanked him for the valuable work performed so far. The Prime Minister expressed the hope that the Armenian identity preservation-oriented efforts will be continued. Thankful for high appreciation of his activities, Hovsep Sarafian... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Meeting
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Based on Article 19 of the Law of the Republic of Armenia “On holidays and commemorative days in the Republic of Armenia,” the Government decided to substitute the working day of Thursday, April 23 with Saturday, April 18, 2015. The decision was adopted considering that on April 23 a canonization ceremony is due for the Armenian Genocide victims in connection with the remembrance... more »
Men, Women Equality Affairs Council Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Men and Women Equality Affairs Council met today in the Office of Government. To begin with, the meeting heard a report on the results of the program referred to as “59th session of UN Commission on Status of Women in New York," and the political Declaration adopted at the session. It was noted that the session was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Program of Action in order to assess the... more »
ATDF Board of Trustees Holds First Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Armenia Territorial Development Fund Board of Trustees held its first meeting in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed Armenia’s Social Investment Program and the Territorial Development Fund and World Bank-co-financed Social Investment and Local Development Program. ATDF Executive Director Ashot Kirakosyan introduced the results of Armenia Social Investment Fund (ASIF) 3rd program. It was reported that since 2006, the... more »
RA Police 2014 Performance Report Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the RA Police-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the estimated performance report. Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan reported on the work carried out in specific areas in the period under review. Vladimir Gasparyan noted that efforts were launched in 2014 and continued in 2015 toward implementing various programs and measures to... more »
Energy Sector Development Prospects Discussed in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed energy sector development prospects, attended by heads of stakeholder agencies and World Bank representatives. The meeting discussed the results of the integrated analysis carried out by WB experts in the energy sector of Armenia, which covered our country’s strengths and weaknesses, the challenges and next steps. The agenda featured a number of issues relating to energy security and the introduction of new... more »
PM Welcomes Kardashian Family
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received members of Kardashian family. Welcoming the guests, the Premier hailed Kardashian family’s contribution to the cause of international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide, highlighting their visit’s importance in the run-up to the Genocide Centennial. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the fact that like all Armenians worldwide, the Kardashian family never forgot their ethnic roots, trying to render the homeland more... more »
PM Receives Canadian Judge of Armenian Descent
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Canadian judge on citizenship and immigration affairs of Armenian descent Aris Papikyan. The parties stressed the need for building stronger and deeper Armenia-Diaspora ties and, in this context, highlighted the importance of different joint projects. Reference was made to the Armenian community, which is playing a valuable role and is actively involved in the host country’s social and political life. Mindful of the need to preserve... more »
Government Holds Cabinet Meeting
A Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government approved the “One child - one computer” phased computerization program for Grade 1 pupils of secondary schools. The meeting noted that the pilot project had been funded by the Textbooks and Information-Communication Technology Foundation. In a bid to boost domestic production, schoolchildren have been provided free ArmTab tablets. During the first round of the program - September... more »
PM Receives International Monetary Fund Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Head of IMF Armenia Mission Mark Horton. The meeting was attended by IMF Resident Representative Teresa Daban Sanchez. The parties discussed progress in bilateral cooperation and, in this context, touched upon Armenia’s economic position, the trends of economic development, fiscal and monetary policies. The interlocutors looked at various joint programs, including in the fields of energy, agriculture and industry, as... more »
