PM Attends German National Day-Dated Reception
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala reception dedicated to Germany’s national holiday - Unity Day. Congratulating Ambassador Reiner Morell on his country’s national holiday on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, Hovik Abrahamyan stated in part: “October 3 is a truly historic day, since that very day 24 years ago the age-old dream of all Germans about the reunification of the two parts of Germany became a reality. In this... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Visits Rind Community in Vayots-Dzor Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Vaiotz-Dzor Marz to attend a ceremonious event dedicated to Rind Day. Traditionally during the first week of October, Vaiotz-Dzor hosts a wine and harvest festival, on the margins of which the Day of Rind village was marked today. The Prime Minister first called at Rind’s ZORAH winery to inspect the production facilities and learn about the ongoing and upcoming projects. Company founder Zorik Gharibyan said the 10-year-old... more »
Cabinet Discusses Tax Administration-Related Legislative Reform
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Economic Legislation Reform Council met in the Office of Government. In accordance with the pre-established agenda, the meeting discussed the National Center for Legislative Regulation PIU-developed proposals on license fees. In particular, the Council looked into the possibility of establishing a local license tax on certain types of activities for physical persons, including individual entrepreneurs, business license renewal mechanisms,... more »
PM Attends Yelpin Community 186th Anniversary Celebrations
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Vayots-Dzor Marz of Armenia to attend Yelpin community 186th anniversary celebrations. First, the Head of Government laid a wreath to the memorial, which perpetrates the memory of those killed in the Great Patriotic War and the Freedom Fight for Artsakh, then he called at the St. Sargis church of Yelpin community. Congratulating the locals on the festive occasion, Prime Minister Abrahamyan said the Government is taking steps to ensure... more »
Government Approves Draft Agreement on European Economic Union
A regular Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government approved a draft agreement referred to as “Republic of Armenia’s adherence to the May 29, 2014 Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union. Article 1 of the document states that Armenia will become a EEU member upon entry into force of the agreement and shall be bound to apply in the Republic of Armenia the legal acts adopted by EEU bodies. Annexes 1 to 5 provide the list of... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Visits Diaspora Ministry
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the Ministry of Diaspora to attend a gala event dedicated to the Ministry’s 6-year-long activities. Accompanied by Minister of Diaspora Hranoush Hakobyan, the Premier toured the Ministry’s headquarters inspecting the work of staff units and talking to the staff. Congratulating them on the Ministry’s 6th anniversary, the head of government highlighted their focus on the preservation of the Armenian identity. The Prime... more »
PM Awards All-Armenia Recitation Contest Winners
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a closing gala concert of the 7th Republican Children’s and Youth Recitation Contest-Festival at the State Musical Comedy Theater after Hakob Paronyan. Held under Hovik Abrahamyan’s high patronage, this year’s edition was entitled “Language and Motherland” and was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Artsakh freedom fight. In his opening speech, the Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that the number of... more »
Prime Minister Attends Opening of Exposition of Works by Hakhtanak Shahoumyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended the opening of Hakhtanak Shahoumyan’s solo exhibition at the headquarters of the Armenian Painters’ Union. The Prime Minister toured the exhibition halls getting acquainted with the artist’s paintings and graphic works.
Armenia Prime Minister Has Working Dinner with President of Greece
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan held a working dinner with President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias, who is paying a State visit to the Republic of Armenia. Highly appreciative of the centuries-old historical and cultural ties between the two countries, the Armenian Premier and the Greek President stressed the need to step up cooperation in different fields of activity. The parties underscored that the two governments should continue to make efforts to promote bilateral... more »
PM Receives Delegation Led by IMF Armenia Mission Head
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Armenia Mission Head Mark Horton. The sides discussed bilateral cooperation and main directions of Armenia’s economic policy and development trends. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the Government is working to improve the business climate, combat black economy, fight corruption and reduce poverty in the country. Noting that institutional reform is the key to enhanced economic growth, the... more »
