PM Introduces Newly Appointed Head of State Water Committee
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamian introduced newly appointed Head of State Water Committee Aram Haroutunyan to the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture-affiliated State Water Committee. Appreciating Aram Haroutunyan’s long service experience and professional skills, the Prime Minister said that the State Water Committee is expected to work more effectively along the lines outlined by the Government. “We have a number of key activities scheduled for this year, such as the... more »
PM Attends Opening of Real Estate Cadastre Educational Center
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of the Educational Center SNCO of the State Committee on Immovable Property Cadastre by the Government, which was established under a government decree passed on February 26, 2015. The event was attended by the heads of real estate cadastre committees of Armenia and the NKR Martin Sargsyan and Karlen Petrosyan, chief officers, staff members and experts. The Prime Minister toured the Educational Center, was introduced to the classrooms... more »
PM Visits Teghut Community in Tavush Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Teghut community in Tavush Marz of Armenia, where he attended the inauguration of a new-built kindergarten. The event was also attended by World Bank Regional Director Henry Keral, WB Yerevan Office Director Laura E. Bailey, Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan and other officials The Prime Minister toured the kindergarten, getting acquainted with the conditions available for children. AMD120 million... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan extends condolences to Dmitry Medvedev on Dalniy Vostok trawler sinking
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a condolence cable to his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev over the tragic death of sailors on board of Dalniy Vostok trawler, which sank in the Sea of Okhotsk. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia of himself, Hovik Abrahamyan conveyed deepest condolences to the victims’ families and wished speedy recovery to all those who have suffered from the accident.
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Aram Haroutunyan was appointed to the post of Head of State Water Committee by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia.
GoA, IFC Discuss Cooperation Expansion Issues
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by International Finance Corporation Vice President Karin Finkelston. Pleased with the ongoing effective cooperation between the Government of Armenia and the International Finance Corporation, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that Mrs. Finkelston’s visit would promote and strengthen bilateral cooperation. Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the IFC Vice President for the projects implemented in our country, which have... more »
PM Welcomes ADB Armenia Mission Head
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by ADB Armenia Mission Head David Dole. The sides discussed bilateral cooperation, including ongoing programs and projected steps. The interlocutors touched upon other issues of mutual interest.
Government Sets Profit Tax Benefits
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The meeting passed a procedure for the Government to approve export programs, establishing that a minimum customs value of 75 percent shall be set for the products exported under any export program eligible for “Export” customs procedure, and (or) for any such domestic goods as may be exported by a group of taxpayers toward Eurasian Economic Union-member States during the given reporting period.... more »
Judicial Acts Compulsory Enforcement Service Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the Ministry of Justice-affiliated Judicial Acts Compulsory Enforcement Service-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the JASEC’s estimated performance report. Chief Compulsory Enforcement Officer of the Republic of Armenia, Major-General of Justice Mihran Poghosyan reported that in order to enhance service efficiency, a set... more »
Penitentiary Service Submits 2014 Performance Report
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed the Penitentiary Service-submitted report on key activities and priority tasks in 2014 in compliance with the Government’s Action Plan, as well as the Penitentiary Service’s estimated performance report. Reference was also made to the programs scheduled for this year. Head of the Penitentiary Department of the Ministry of Justice Artur Osikyan advised that 2,767 convicts and 1113 arrested persons were kept in... more »
