Cabinet Refers to Several Issues of Public Interest
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The government took note of the Finance Ministry-developed preliminary draft of consolidated budget performance indicators for 2015. The central executive agencies shall be submitting proposals to the Ministry of Finance on the wording of the preliminary draft of the 2015 budget bill within a week’s time. The draft budget bill will be discussed with the Prime Minister by September 13, 2014, after which it... more »
Prime Minister: Government will focus on continued improvement of the educational system
On Knowledge Day and the launch of the new academic year, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended today the opening ceremonies for new-built and renovated school buildings in Masis and Vardashen communities of Ararat Marz. AMD 460 million was allocated from the State budget to rebuild high school No. 5 in Masis town, which is intended for 245 students. 760 million drams were earmarked for the capital repair of the secondary school in Vardashen community. The educational institutions have... 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 »
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 »
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 »
Georgian Premier’s delegation arrives in Yerevan
A Georgian government delegation led by Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili arrived in Yerevan on official visit at the invitation of Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Hovik Abrahamyan welcomed his Georgian counterpart at Zvartnots international airport. On greeting the respective cabinet members, the two heads of governments left for the Genocide Memorial of Tsitsernakaberd. Hovik Abrahamyan and Irakli Gharibashvili laid wreaths at the Genocide Memorial and flowers - at the... more »
Animal product exports to EU countries to be facilitated
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The Government of the Republic of Armenia established the maximum quantities of residual veterinary drug substances in the products of animal origin exported to the European Union. The meeting approved the sampling procedure required for control of residual substances and invalidated the previous decision, which failed to meet the applicable international standards. In 2013, the State Food Safety... more »
Government reviews prospects for increased exports
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received the representatives of a number of domestic exporters to review the prospects for increased exports. The Premier underscored that the rise in the level of exports to Russia may largely boost boost the economy, and that the Government stands ready to support the implementation of various projects to that effect. As suggested by the Prime Minister, the decision-makers concerned first dwelt on the emerging opportunities, those measures and the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Gets Introduced to Ministry of Emergency Situations Activities
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Minister of Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan first introduced the special technical means available to the Fire Rescue Service, noting that efforts are being made to complement the technical equipment. Then the emergency services have made demonstrative maneuvers. According to the conventional training scenario, a multi-storey building underwent a gas leak and explosion, resulting in a collapse of the... more »
Tigran Sargsyan, Dmitry Medvedev Discuss Broad Range Of Bilateral Economic Cooperation-Related Issues
As part of his working visit to Sochi (the Russian Federation), Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met today with Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev. On behalf of his government and the people of Armenia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan complimented his Russian counterpart for high-level organization of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, as well as for Russian athletes’ good performance and the historic record set. “It was a great holiday and we were all delighted with that brilliant... more »
