PM Attends Opening of Exhibition-Contest of Young Artists
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called at the Painters’ Union of Armenia to attend the opening of an exhibition-contest of young artists. The Premier toured the exhibition halls, getting introduced to the paintings, graphic works and sculptures on display. The jury is to select the best works in different categories, and the authors will get awards. The exhibition-contest is co-organized by the Youth Foundation of Armenia and the youth organization of the RPA on the occasion... more »
Prime Minister Congratulates Social Workers on Professional Holiday
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dated to the Social Worker’s Day and the 10th anniversary of the founding of Welfare Work and Technology Chair at the Yerevan State University. Extending congratulations on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamian statedf in part, “Social workers are conducting an important mission in our country, which requires a lot of organization, focus of effort, sometimes overstrain,... more »
GoA-Microsoft Cooperation Expansion Prospects Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Microsoft Director for Cooperation with Government and Public Sector Marc Dey. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said that the Government of Armenia is actively collaborating with IT companies and that the IT sector is among the Government’s priorities. According to Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government has embarked upon a number of successful IT projects and initiatives in cooperation with several international companies, including... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Local Self-Government Day
I congratulate all local self-government staff on their professional holiday. Armenia’s 20 year-old local-self government system has been playing a key role in the statehood-building process. The system has proved its viability both as a community development catalyst and as a driving force behind our nationwide progress. The most important precondition for local self-government system’s efficiency is our citizens’ active participation in decision-making and... more »
PM Receives Yeghnik, Shgharshik Community Residents
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received representatives of Yeghnik and Shgharshik communities in Aragatsotn Marz. The meeting was attended by Marz Governor Sargis Sahakyan and Ministry of Territorial Administration-affiliated State Water Committee Head Vahe Hakobyan. The Premier was introduced to the water supply-related problems faced by the aforementioned communities, the representatives of which suggested setting up a commission to look into the matter. After summarizing the... more »
Prime Minister: Government to continue reforms in the sphere of local self-government
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the fourth annual conference of rural communities kicked off in Jermuk. The conference is to discuss topical issues relevant to local government and rural communities involving all stakeholders. Welcoming the forum on behalf of his government and himself, the Prime Minister said that the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Association of Armenian Communities-hosted forums have already become traditional in nature, turning into an... more »
Funeral of Vladimir Movsisyan Due on November 8
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the government commission set up under a Prime Minister’s decree on the demise of statesman, political and public figure Vladimir Movsisyan held a meeting. The meeting decided that a Requiem Service for the renowned statesman will be held on November 7 at 17: 00 pm, at St Sarkis Church of Nor-Nork 5th District. Last farewell will be bid on November 8, at 11: 30-14: 00 at Aram Khachaturian concert hall, with the burial ceremony due the... more »
Government Structure To Be Changed
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister introduced the proposed changes to the government structure, which aim to provide an effective management system. In particular, it is proposed to take off the Ministry of Emergency Situations from the composition of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and attach to the Ministry of Territorial Administration. Instead, a new ministry will be created... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent condolence cable on demise of Vladimir Movsisyan
With deep sadness I learned of the demise of Armenian statesman and political figure Vladimir Movsisyan. Invaluable is Vladimir Movsisyan’s contribution to the development and statehood building effort of our country. Holding high social and public positions, he was able to make an immense contribution not only to Soviet Armenia, but also to the cause of shaping and reinstating the independent Armenia. Vladimir Movsisyan was always distinguished for his patriotic activities and... more »
Government Commission Established on Demise of Vladimir Movsisyan
On the passing of Armenia’s political and public figure Vladimir Movsisyan, a government commission has been set up, headed by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan.