Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s Knowledge Day Message
Dear schoolchildren, teachers and parents, Dear students and faculty: I warmly congratulate you on Knowledge and Education Day. We the Armenians have always strived for knowledge, boasting a special attitude to school and education, considering it one of the keys to survival. Education is the pillar of society and statehood. Building an efficacious system of education is a highlight on our policy agenda. Mindful of the need to shape a knowledge-strong and well-educated society, the... more »
Possibility of having Radisson Hotel in Armenia discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Vice President of The Rezidor Hotel Group Arild Hovland. Discussed was the possibility of launching the “Radisson” hotel chain in Armenia. Appreciating the world-famous hotel chain’s involvement in our country, Hovik Abrahamyan assured of the Government’s full support for the project. The Prime Minister said his government has embraced a policy of investment openness and is prepared to support any such initiative.... more »
Vayots-Dzor schools to be equipped with computer classrooms
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to the Republic of Armenia Suresh Babu. Highly appreciative of the current level of bilateral relationship, the Prime Minister said, “Armenia is interested in expanding and deepening relations with India. There is great potential to further strengthen and develop relations between the two countries in different fields of activity.” Hovik Abrahamyan stressed the importance of... more »
Government provides for successful start of new academic year
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister asked Minister of Education and Science Minister Armen Ashotyan to report back steps in preparation for the new academic year. In order to reward the winners of Best Educator and Best Teacher competitions with a motorcar each, the Government allocated AMD 12,700mn. The awards will be handed in on September 1 - the Teacher’s Day. The Government granted a... more »
PM introduced to Kotayk Marz-based companies’ investment projects
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan traveled today to Kotayk Marz of Armenia. The head of government first called at Shahnazaryan Company’s “Wine and Brandy House” to get familiar with the manufacturing processes and investment projects. The company’s products are exported to Russia, Kazakhstan, Romania and Poland. Talks are underway to launch exports to Bulgaria. The Company is expected to export about 2-2.5 million bottles of brandy this year. USD 7 million and 5... more »
Children’s issues in spotlight
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative in Armenia Manja Henriette Ahrens. Hovik Abrahamyan hailed the UN Children’s Fund for advocating children’s rights, improving their health and living conditions in Armenia. “Children are the Government’s focus and, in this regard, I would like to thank you for those numerous programs implemented in our country. My government is committed to tackling all the... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Artashes Avetisyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Armenia in accordance with his application.
Georgian PM wraps up official visit to Armenia
After paying a two-day official visit to Armenia at the invitation of Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili left Yerevan a few hours ago. Attended by Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a farewell ceremony was held for the Georgian Premier at Zvartnots international airport.
Armenia, Georgia Prime Ministers Summarize Outcome of Bilateral High-Level Talks
At Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s invitation, a Georgian government delegation led by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili has arrived in Armenia for an official visit. After a private meeting held between the prime ministers, the two countries’ delegations met in expanded format. Later today, Hovik Abrahamyan and Irakli Garibashvili met with mass media representatives at the Government Press Center to make a joint statement summarizing the results of the talks.... more »
Armenia, Georgia Prime Ministers Discuss Bilateral Relations
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a Georgian government delegation led by Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili who is paying an official visit to Armenia. Following a private meeting held between the two heads of governments, the delegations met in enlarged format to discuss a broad range of issues stemming from the friendly relations between the two countries. Welcoming the guests, Hovik Abrahamyan said the relations with Georgia are of special importance to Armenia.... more »