NPP Renewal Funding Agreement Signed
On the sidelines of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s working visit to the Russian Federation, an agreement on the provision of a loan to the Government of the Republic of Armenia for the funding of the Armenian NPP operations extension activities was signed on February 5, 2015. The agreement was signed by First Deputy Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Suren Karayan for the Republic of Armenia and RF Deputy Minister of Finance Sergei Storchuk for the Russian... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan, Dmitry Medvedev Meet in Moscow
On the margins of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting due in the Russian Federation, Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan and Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev held today private talks in Moscow. Pleased with the current status of strategic relationship between Armenia and Russia, the two heads of government discussed a wide range of issues on expansion and deepening of cooperation. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan thanked his Russian counterpart for a warm welcome.... more »
Government continues to support agricultural projects
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government passed 3 decisions to ensure continued implementation of State support programs for the production of spring barley, corn, alfalfa and honey-lotus, as well as for the purchase of affordable diesel fuel, nitrogen, phosphate-based and potash fertilizers in 2015. In particular, the beneficiaries will pay AMD 350 per one liter of diesel fuel, AMD6 000 - per one sack of nitrogen fertilizer and AMD7 000... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-Led Delegation Due to Moscow
On February 5, a Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led government delegation will be off to Moscow on a two-day working visit to attend a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on 6 February. During the visit, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan will hold private talks with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev.
Expansion of Armenia-Sweden Relationship Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Kingdom of Sweden Charge d’Affaires in Armenia Marten Ehnberg. Mindful of the need to deepen and expand bilateral ties, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of the reciprocated decisions on establishing embassies in Armenia and Sweden. The Premier expressed confidence that the diplomatic representations’ effective efforts will give new impetus to bilateral cooperation in different fields of activity. The parties took... more »
Commemorative Events Due on Hrant Matevosyan’s 80th Birth Anniversary
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Organizing Committee for famous Armenian writer Hrant Matevosyan’s 80th birth anniversary celebrations met today in the Office of Government, attended by the great writer’s wife and son. Note that Hrant Matevosyan would have been 80 years of age this February 12, and the government is going to mark the writer’s jubilee with due pomp and ceremony. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan presented an action plan for Hrant... more »
GoA-ADB Cooperation Development Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Asian Development Bank (ADB) Central and West Asia Regional Director Klaus Gerhauzer. Stressing the importance of the ongoing cooperation with the Asian Development Bank, the Prime Minister noted that he closely follows and keeps track of all the ADB-supported programs in Armenia. At the same time, pointing to the need to increase the effectiveness of donor-funded projects, Hovik Abrahamyan said to have issued clear-cut... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Receives Fair Traders
As promised, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today the representatives of economic entities engaged in different trade fairs. The head of government advised that following a consultation held with the President of the Republic of Armenia, it had been decided to postpone the application of the Turnover Tax Law-stipulated purchasing and documentation requirement until July 1, 2015. Hovik Abrahamyan said the government will invite political parties, non-governmental... more »
Turnover Tax Law-Stipulated Commodity Purchasing, Documentation Requirement Effectiveness Postponed until July 1
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government held today an extraordinary Cabinet sitting. The meeting discussed and approved the bill on amendments to the Turnover Tax Law. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan advised that following a consultation held with the President of the Republic of Armenia, it had been decided to postpone the application of the Turnover Tax Law-stipulated purchasing and documentation requirement until July 1, 2015. “At the same time, we decided... more »
PM Chairs Discussion on Effective Water Management Issues
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss the development of effective water management mechanisms. The meeting discussed the pace of State Water Committee’s activities aimed at modernizing the irrigation system, re-commissioning the existing deep wells, rehabilitating the pumping stations etc. Reference was made to the water demand in low-water regions, including the measures envisaged in Armavir Marz. As the meeting discussed preparations... more »
