Prime Minister Pays Homage to Hrant Matevosyan
On the 80th anniversary of great Armenian writer, novelist Hrant Matevosyan, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Komitas Pantheon in Yerevan. The Prime Minister laid flowers at the tomb of Hrant Matevosyan, paying tribute to his blessed memory. The function was attended by members of government, intellectuals, politicians, artists, writers, actors, teachers and students.
Business Should Be Free of Bureaucratic Red Tape
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government approved two legislative initiatives aimed at improving the business environment. The bills had been drafted by the National Center for Legislative Regulation S.A. of the Government Staff at the initiative of the Economic Legislation Reform Council of the Republic of Armenia. The meeting first approved a set of amendments to the laws “On Precious Metals,” “On... more »
PM Chairs Meeting on Improved Pension and Tax Reforms
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan held a consultative meeting to discuss pension reform- and tax legislation-related issues. The heads and representatives of stakeholder agencies reported on the ongoing activities and the upcoming steps. During the exchange of views that followed, proposals and recommendations were made to improve the pension system and the applicable tax legislation.
Rural Economic Development Foundation Board of Trustees Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Rural Economic Development Foundation Board of Trustees met today in the Office of Government. Proceeding to the agenda, the Board amended the Fund’s budget for 2014, discussed and approved the 2015 draft budget, the estimate of maintenance costs, as well as the payroll fund and the annual work program for 2015. The meeting next named an independent auditor for the Foundation’s financial activities in 2014 and the investment... more »
Marz Socioeconomic Development Issues Discussed in Government
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting, attended by Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan, First Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Vache Terteryan and Marz governors. The meeting discussed prospects and possibilities for ensuring socioeconomic development in the regions. The governors reported progress in the implementation of various projects and the problems faced in the provinces,... more »
PM Receives Residents of Firdusi-33 District
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation of Firdusi-33 district residents who have suffered as a result of urban development activities. The developer’s representatives reported back the pace of construction activities, the proposed compensation in the form of apartents or money refund, as well as a timetable to address the documentation-related issues. Hovik Abrahamyan assured the delegation that their concerns are kept in spotlight. The residents of... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Attends Eurasian Intergovernmental Council Meeting
As part of his two-day working visit to the Russian Federation, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today Eurasian Intergovernmental Council’s (EIC) first meeting in Moscow. Before proceeding to the agenda, the heads of government of EEU-member States delivered opening remarks. Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan pointed out that Armenia has always been a supporter of integration processes aimed at strengthening friendly relations and mutually beneficial... more »
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 »
