Most Efficient Use To Be Made of Limited Water Resources
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government passed a decision declaring scarcity of water resources in Ararat, Hrazdan and Akhurian water basins. The Minister of Territorial Administration was instructed to find alternative sources of drinking and irrigation water supply in the aforementioned regions. The shortage can be addressed based on the report submitted by the Minister of Nature Protection. The scarcity of water resources has... more »
PM Attends Opening of Daniel Varuzhan Hejinyan’s Exhibition
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan called today at the National Gallery of Armenia to attend the opening of American painter Daniel Varuzhan Hejinyan’s exhibition, entitled “The Art of Peace”. The exhibition is dedicated to the 23rd anniversary of Armenia’s independence and the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Prime Minister Abrahamyan walked around the stands, contemplating the works of the US-based artist of Armenian origin. The exhibition was launched on... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes Kuwaiti Parliamentary Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a Kuwaiti parliamentary delegation led by Armenian-Kuwaiti Parliamentary Friendship Group Coordinator Faisal Fahd Al Shaya. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister stressed the need to develop and expand bilateral relations. Highlighting the fact that the two countries are bound by cordial ties of friendship, Hovik Abrahamyan said, “The Government of Armenia is eager to build on the trade and economic ties and implement various investment... more »
FREDA Board of Trustees Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Fund for Rural Development of Armenia (FREDA) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. As part of the agenda, the meeting heard and approved FREDA’s final report for 2013, as well as the Fund’s financial statement and a report on the implementation of activities under the annual program. The meeting touched upon the need to amend FREDA’s by-laws. The Board of Trustees discussed the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Baroness Caroline Cox
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation consisting of UK House of Lords member Baroness Caroline Cox and representatives of the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust (HART). The Prime Minister praised the pro-Armenian activities of Caroline Cox, aimed at unbiased presentation of the Artsakh issue to the international community. “You have repeatedly voiced the national concerns of Armenians and the true story of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem on different platforms. I have no... more »
PM Joins Dilijan Town Development Plan Discussion
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled to Dilijan town where he attended a debate on the initial version of the Dilijan Development Plan (DDP) at the Central Bank’s Research Center. Note that the DDP has been developed under a feasibility study provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Welcoming the participants, Hovik Abrahamyan pointed out that the Asian Development Bank-supported Dilijan Development / Investment Program is the second such instrument following the Gyumri... more »
Armenian-Estonian Relationship Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Estonia to Armenia Priit Turk. Welcoming the Ambassador to the Office of Government, the Prime Minister said Armenia attaches great importance to the furtherance and expansion of relations with Estonia. “ There is great potential for deepening bilateral cooperation. I am convinced that through joint effort - business forums, reciprocated visits - we will be able to expand bilateral relations in... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Congratulates Arthur Alexanyan on Winning Title of World Champion
Dear Arthur, I heartily congratulate you on winning the title of world champion in the Greco-Roman world wrestling championship. I am proud that on the final day of the Greco-Roman world wrestling championship Armenia’s national anthem was played and our country’s flag was raised for the second time in Tashkent. Your brilliant victory that brought our team a second gold medal became a double celebration for our compatriots both in Armenia and abroad. I am confident... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan talks to Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev over phone
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had a telephone conversation with RF Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to offer birthday felicitations to his Russian counterpart. Hovik Abrahamyan wished Dmitry Medvedev robust health and every success to the benefit of Russia’s prosperity and its citizens’ welfare. Prime Minister Abrahamyan pointed out that the close ties and centuries-old friendship between the peoples of Armenia and Russia provide a solid groundwork for the... more »
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan Congratulates Armenian Wrestler Arsen Julfalakyan on Winning Title of World Champion
Dear Arsen, I heartily congratulate you on winning the title of world champion in Tashkent-2014 Greco-Roman World Wrestling Championship. You have always kept up high Armenia’s standing in this sporting event, making us enthusiastic with your achievements in different competitions. Our people are proud of you, who represent our country with great honor in the sports arena. With a steady focus on this sphere, Armenia’s government will continue implementing State... more »
