Meetings Held in Tehran
On the margins of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganehin at his place of residence. While discussing the prospects of the ongoing projects, the interlocutors stressed the importance of economic cooperation between Iran and Armenia, including in the energy sector. They agreed to discuss ways of expanding economic ties during the upcoming intergovernmental commission meeting. Concluding... more »
Armenia Prime Minister Meets with Iran President
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met today with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The head of the Armenian government said his official visit may boost bilateral economic ties and help attract new investment. “We, in Armenia, highly value our close good-neighborly relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran, deeply rooted in the centuries-old friendship between our two peoples. The Armenian-Iranian relations are at a high... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Meets Iranian Foreign Minister in Tehran
On the margins of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zafad Zarif. The parties discussed regional issues and bilateral cooperation. They stressed the importance of regional stability and security, as well as the need for peaceful settlement of conflicts. Coming to Armenia’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union, the interlocutors stressed the importance of cooperation within... more »
Joint Statement by RA Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, IRI First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri for MCM
Following a tête-à-tête, Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan and First Vice President of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri made a joint statement on the outcome of their private talks. Prime Minister Abrahamyan said they had reaffirmed a reciprocated commitment to uphold the long-standing ties of friendship and expand bilateral relations in all spheres of activity. “We discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest, including trade and economic... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Starts Official Visit to Islamic Republic of Iran
At the invitation of Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan arrived in the Islamic Republic of Iran on a two-day official visit. After the official welcoming ceremony in Tehran’s Mehrabagh airport, the Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan-led delegation headed for the Royal Saadabad Palace, where a private meeting was held between Hovik Abrahamyan and Es’haq Jahangiri. Thanking Es’haq Jahangiri for the invitation to visit... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Congratulatory Message on Agricultural Worker Day
“Dear representatives of the agricultural sector, I warmly congratulate you on the Agricultural Worker Day. Agriculture continues to play an important role in our country’s economic development and public welfare. The Government of the Republic of Armenia will continue to implement programs aimed at the modernization of agriculture. Well aware of all the challenges faced in the farming sector, I appreciate the hard work done by each of you. I assure you that the... more »
PM-Led Delegation to Pay Official Visit to Islamic Republic of Iran
At the invitation of Iran’s First Vice President Eshagh Jahangiri, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan will be paying a two-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran on October 20, 2014. On October 20, the head of the Armenian government will meet with IRI President Hassan Rouhani, First Vice President Eshagh Jahangiri, Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani in Tehran. On October 21, Hovik Abrahamyan will meet with the Governor of Isfahan Rasul Zargarpuri, as well as the Armenian... more »
PM Attends Opening of Armagroforum
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of Armagroforum at the Yerevan Expo Center in Yerevan Research Institute of Mathematical Machines. Welcoming and congratulating the audience on the Farmer’s Day on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamyan noted that being of strategic importance to the country’s overall development, the modernization of agriculture is one of the Government Program’s main directions.... more »
Government, UNICEF Set to Continue Fruitful Cooperation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe and the CIS Marie-Pierre Poirier, who is in Armenia to attend the annual meeting of UNICEF coordinators for this region. Appreciating the UNICEF’s role in promoting children’s rights in Armenia, improving their health and living conditions, as well as describing the Fund’s activities as highly efficacious, the Prime Minister... more »
PM Receives Citizens – Owners of Yekmalyan-5 Residential Building
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the citizens who having purchased ownership certificates for the residential building built at Yekmalyan-5 as early as in 2006, have not yet been able to settle there. They briefed the Premier on the project details, the current state of affairs and the existing problems. Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the need to settle the dispute between the developers and the affected citizens within the bounds of the law.
