Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s New Year’s Message
Dear compatriots, 2014 is nearing its end, and soon we will turn another page in our history. At these last hours of the outgoing year, I wish to offer my congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the Republic of Armenia, Artsakh and Armenians worldwide. Let the year 2015 be one of peace and creativity in our State. The year 2014 was a difficult stage on the way to progress that we were able to overcome without great shocks. Along with a multitude of challenges, yet it... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Attends Event On Yerevan State Dance College 90th Anniversary
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a jubilee event dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Yerevan State Dance College at the National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after A. Spendiaryan. Congratulating the staff and students of the college on the anniversary, Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the educational center had covered a nine-decade-long stretch of road to boast a performance record and becoming a cultural hotbed, which has its shape and a permanent place in the cultural life... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Turkmenistan Deputy Prime Minister
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan, Armenian-Turkmen intergovernmental commission co-chair Sapardurdy Toyliev. Pleased with the current status of the Armenian-Turkmen relationship, both sides expressed confidence that the two governments’ joint efforts will give new impetus to economic cooperation. Prime Minister Abrahamyan and Deputy Prime Minister Sapardurdy Toyliev attached special importance to the proceedings of the... more »
PM Congratulates National Security Service Staff on Professional Holiday
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dedicated to National Security Serviceman’s Day. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, felicitating the NSS staff on their professional holiday, the Head of Government stated in part, “This holiday day unites all those who consider the service in the national security authorities as their sacred duty before the country and the people. The National Security Service is the pledge for our... more »
Prime Minister Bids Farewell to Outgoing US Ambassador to Armenia
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern. Thanking John Heffern for his tenure-long fruitful work in our country and active cooperation, the Prime Minister wished him every success in his future endeavors. Hovik Abrahamyan praised the Ambassador for valuable personal contribution to the strengthening of the Armenian-American ties that has led to tangible progress in bilateral relations. The Head of Government said the United... more »
PM Welcomes German KfW Bank First Vice President Eva Witt
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by German KfW Bank First Vice President Eva Witt. The interlocutors praised the fruitful cooperation between the Bank and the Government of Armenia in the fields of energy, water management, private sector financing and agriculture. The Prime Minister attached particular importance to the construction of a power transmission line between Armenia and Georgia and the reconstruction of the Kaps reservoir, which will help improve... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Vardan Davtyan was appointed to be Deputy Governor of Syunik Marz of Armenia. According to another decision signed by the Prime Minister, Aram Grigoryan was relieved of the office of Deputy Governor of Vaiotz-Dzor Marz.
Prime Minister: “Government not to tolerate unjustified price hike”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister referred to the financial market situation. “I would like to inform you that yesterday I had a meeting with the representatives of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, as well as the relevant agencies and companies. Our international partners are fully supportive of our effort to stabilize the financial market following sharp fluctuations in the... more »
Government Discusses Financial Market Stability Issues
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultation on financial market situation, attended by World Bank, International Monetary Fund representatives and the heads of stakeholder departments. The meeting discussed the recent financial market developments and possible countermeasures. The importance of a floating exchange rate policy was emphasized to prevent the possibility of long-term instability in the economy. At the same time, it was considered important to stabilize the... more »
Statement by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia in connection with the situation in the financial market
Current developments in the financial market are mainly due to the global and regional events that are not devoid of obvious speculative elements. In the context of the elemental course of events, the Armenian Government continues to remain committed to the policy of floating exchange rate in order rule out long-term instability in the economy. The government is supporting the efforts of the Central Bank, aimed at the stability of the financial system and takes all measures to ensure... more »
