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 »
SCIPC Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the Committee’s estimated performance report. SCIPC Chairman Martin Sargsyan reported that some 3.697 million drams had been collected by the Committee’s local offices for the registration of property rights, as well as for... more »
State Property Management Department Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the State Property Management Department-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the Department’s estimated performance report. State Property Management Department Head Arman Sahakyan reported that in the period under review 7455 facilities were registered in the register of public property, including 14 from other countries, 3... more »
Energy, Natural Resources Ministry Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Vice Prime Minister, Minister for International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan, the Government discussed the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the Ministry’s estimated performance report. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Yervand Zakharyan presented the work done in the period under review, including the breakdown of... more »
