New UN Development Agenda Targets Discussed in Yerevan
A 3-day international conference entitled “Governance and public administration capacity building for sustainable development” has kicked off in Yerevan. The UN Economic and Social Affairs Department-hosted forum is held under the United Nations’ Post-2015 Development Agenda and seeks to discuss ways of implementing the new UN development program and identify effective ways for governance. Addressing the forum with opening remarks, Minister-Chief of Government Staff... more »
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A number of technical problems have emerged following discussions held with the representatives of non-governmental organizations representing SME interests regarding the clause on mandatory documentation, which are mainly due to the 10-day deadline set for the stock-taking of goods purchased before the effectiveness of the legislative requirement. After looking into the concerns voiced by economic entities, the government concluded that the stipulated time frames are problematic,... more »
PM Welcomes Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Nils Muižnieks. Noting Mr. Muižnieks’s valuable contribution to human rights, the Prime Minister reaffirmed his government’s commitment to effective cooperation. The parties discussed judiciary reform and gender equality in Armenia. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the government is committed to solving the problems related to the protection of human rights and is taking steps to increase... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Armen Hayrapetyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Diaspora according to his application. In accordance with another decree signed by the Prime Minister, Armen Hayrapetyan was appointed Head of State Food Safety Service by the Ministry of Agriculture.
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Abram Bakhchagulyan was relieved of the office of Head of State Food Safety Service by the Ministry of Agriculture according to his application.
PM Attends International Architects’ Day-Dedicated Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dedicated to the International Day of Architects, which was held in the government’s conference hall. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and himself, the Premier warmly congratulated the architects in attendance. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that everyone in Armenia is proud of our national architectural heritage, which is characterized by high-level development, originality and a wealth of artistic traditions.... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Attends Teacher Day-Dated Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a gala event dedicated to the Teacher’s Day. Under a presidential decree, on the occasion of the Teacher’s Day, for significant contribution to education and pedagogical sciences, a group of teachers have been conferred upon the title of Honored Teacher of the Republic of Armenia. Another group of educators were awarded the Medal of Movses Khorenatsi. The awards were handed in by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. For patriotic... more »
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 »
