PM Welcomes Georgian Parliament Speaker
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Georgian Parliament Speaker David Usupashvili who is paying an official visit to Armenia. The Prime Minister said that 2014 was a year of achievements in the Armenian-Georgian relations as it was marked with top-level visits. The Premier reminded with satisfaction that cooperation development and expansion-related instruments were signed during his official visit to Georgia late last year. The head of government went on to... more »
Construction Industry Development Prospects Discussed in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation on construction industry’s current situation and development prospects was held today in the Office of Government, attended by representatives of relevant ministries and construction companies. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of holding meetings in the given format, which is a good opportunity to identify and look at ways of tackling the problems existing in the field of construction.... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Karen Papoyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Kotayk Marz of Armenia according to his resignation request.
PM Receives IMF Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Armenia mission head Mark Horton. In attendance was IMF Resident Representative in Armenia Teresa Daban Sanchez. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation, current economic situation and development trends, as well as fiscal and monetary policy issues. The Prime Minister noted that the trend of economic development continued in 2014; economic activity grew by 3.9 percent (services,... more »
In line with Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decisions, Aram Arsenyan was appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Armenia, while Gagik Mirijanyan was appointed to be Deputy Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Armenia. With another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Hamlet Hayrapetyan was appointed to the post of Deputy Governor of Kotayk Marz of Armenia.
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 »
