Expansion of relationship between Armavir Marz of Armenia and Moravia-Silesia region of Czech Republic discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation led by Head of the Moravia-Silesia region of the Czech Republic Miroslav Novak. The Prime Minister welcomed the emerging cooperation between Armavir Marz and Moravia-Silesia region that will contribute to the development of bilateral economic, cultural and humanitarian ties. “Armenia and the Czech Republic boast high-level political bonds. We attach great importance to the expansion and development of bilateral relations in... more »
Government Supports Investment Programs
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government agreed to extend until June 7, 2016 the customs regime of temporary imports in relation to goods imported by the Armenian Branch of the Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited. The subsidiary carries out design, supply and installation of 220 kV high-voltage overhead transmission line Noraduz-Lichk-Vardenis-Vayk-Vorotan-1. The Government has taken into account the importance of the program from the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Welcomes Renowned Designer Michael Aram Volohodzhyan
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received world-famous American designer of Armenian origin Michael Aram Volohodzhyan. The Head of Government welcomed the Master’s Yerevan-hosted exposition of decorative metal work, dated to the 25th anniversary of Volohodzhyan’s artistic activities. “I know that the exhibition has aroused great interest among critics and broad circles of society. I am glad that your ethnic vision and national approaches are at the heart of your... more »
By Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan’s decision, Nazareth Mnatsakanyan was relieved of the office of Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs.
PM appreciates UN-Armenia cooperation and implementation of joint projects
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative for the Republic of Armenia Bradley Busetto. Appreciative of the UN’s effort in our country, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of bilateral cooperation. Thanking the Premier for reception, Bradley Busetto welcomed the fact that the protection of human rights, fighting corruption, small and medium-size enterprise development had been included in the government’s... more »
PM Attends “Last Bell” Festive Event
Last school bell is due today in Armenia’s public schools. On this occasion, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited high school N119 in Yerevan to take part in a Last Bell-dedicated event, which was also attended by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, Head of National Assembly standing committee on science, education, culture, youth and sports affairs Ruzanna Mouradyan, parents and guests. On behalf of his government and himself, the Prime Minister congratulated the... more »
Armenian-Latvian Relationship Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia Elita Gavele. Welcoming the Ambassador to the Government, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to further develop bilateral relations. “There is great potential for the development of relations between our two countries. In this respect, we appreciate the activities of the intergovernmental commission,” Hovik Abrahamyan said. In turn, Elite Gavele congratulated the Prime... more »
Final Statement by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan at National Assembly
Honorable President of the National Assembly, Distinguished Vice-Presidents, Dear MPs, I would like to sincerely thank all those MPs who voiced interested opinions on the government program. By saying interested I never mean laudable. I have always been of the opinion that healthy criticism and constructive opposition strengthens the country and the government. Political parties are supposed to have not only ideological and strategic, but also tactical differences on many vital... more »
PM Congratulates 2013-2014 Armenian Olympiad Winners
The Government’s Conference Hall hosted a group of students from secondary schools. Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan had invited the schoolchildren to compliment and award them for demonstrating in-depth knowledge in various disciplines at the final stage of the republican Olympiad. The event was attended by Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan. Welcoming the schoolchildren to the Government, the Premier said, “I am glad to meet the best schoolchildren of Armenia.... more »
Welfare Assistance To Be More Targeted
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Amending a previous decision, the Government redistributed the 2014 State budget funds to allocate a total of AMD250mn for payment of lump-sum childbirth benefits for children born before January 1, 2014 as follows: AMD 50 thousand for first and second children (1890 in total) and AMD 430 thousand for third and subsequent children (355 in total). In a bid to streamline the State benefit-related regulatory... more »
