ICT Sector Development Agenda Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultation was held on the development of information communication technology sector. The Prime Minister said that the ICT sector has great development potential in our country and is in the Government’s spotlight. He stressed that the Government is prepared to support its further advancement through the training of skilled specialists and new programs. In this context, the meeting discussed a number of issues. In particular,... more »
Prospects of cooperation with the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Black Sea Trade and Development Bank President Ihsan Delikanli. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of effective interaction with the Bank, which is aimed at strengthening Armenia’s private sector. The Premier stressed that his government is doing extensive work to improve the business environment and reduce the shadow economy. Both sides pointed to the importance of cooperating and... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan sent a congratulatory message to His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians on 15th anniversary of tenure in office
“Holiness, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I congratulate you on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of tenure in office. We highly appreciate the contribution made by the Armenian Apostolic Church and you personally to the cause of preservation of our national identity, the strengthening of Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity and State-Church relations. Your activities over the past 15 years were aimed at instilling traditional Christian... more »
RA Prime Minister, ADB Vice-President Discuss Expanded Cooperation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice President Wencai Zhang. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister praised the cooperation with ADB toward ensuring our country’s economic development and institutional reform process. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of continued implementation of joint programs for infrastructure development, including transport nodes, maintenance and construction of roads, water supply and drainage systems... more »
Prime Minister receives veteran-disabled pilots
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received veteran-disabled pilots. After listening to their problems and concerns, the head of government promised to discuss them and find relevant solutions within the bounds of the law.
Hovik Abrahamyan: Numerous programs are implemented to introduce modern innovation infrastructure in Armenia
Attended by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the 2nd innovative business forum kicked off in Dilijan. Welcoming the organizers and participants of the forum on behalf of the Government and himself, the Prime Minister said that in Armenia, the development of a national innovation system is one of the priorities of the Government and is always in spotlight. According to Hovik Abrahamyan, the improvement of education-science-economy communication mechanisms, the stimulation of the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan welcomes Nikolai Ryzhkov
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received RF Parliamentary Committee on Cooperation between the Armenian National Assembly and the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Nikolai Ryzhkov. Welcoming the guest in the Government, the Prime Minister praised the role of Nikolai Ryzhkov in strengthening and development of the Armenian-Russian relations of allied partnership. Hovik Abrahamyan noted the importance of intensive work carried out both at the governmental and parliamentary... more »
Prime Minister and U.S. Ambassador discuss prospects of U.S.-Armenia cooperation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Armenia John Heffern. The Prime Minister noted the importance of continued effective cooperation and stressed the need to intensify and deepen bilateral ties. The parties described as successful and fruitful the Armenian Premier’s working visit to the United States. Hovik Abrahamyan noted in particular, that during the meetings with the leadership of the World Bank, the... more »
Government will not make any move, which may affect adversely pregnant women
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Before discussing the issues on the agenda, the Prime Minister presented the traditional rating of the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, under which Armenia has improved its position by four points from 49 to 45. “In the indicator of taxes alone, we have advanced from 73 to 41, and here a significant role was played by the introduction and dissemination of the electronic payment... more »
Government Discusses Ways to Develop Meat Industry
Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting on the development of the sphere of production of meat products was held in Government, attended by the representatives of companies engaged in that field and executives from stakeholder agencies. The representatives of business entities in attendance introduced their future programs, the problems and prospects of development of the sphere. The Prime Minister expressed his support for development... more »
