PM Inspects Progress in Aghdzk Community Archeological Excavations
On July 28, Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited Aghdzk community (former Dzorap) in Ashtarak region of Aragatsotn Marz of Armenia, where he familiarized himself with the course of archaeological excavations. Note that excavations had been conducted periodically in Aghdzk community, but all of them went incomplete. During a visit paid to Aghdzk community last year, the Premier was briefed on the pace of excavations and learned of the status of some 4th century-dated structures - a... more »
Prime Minister Receives Iranian Export and Development Bank Director Ali Saleh Abadi
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today Iranian Export and Development Bank Director Ali Saleh Abadi. The interlocutors discussed a number of issues relating to the implementation of Armenian-Iranian joint programs. Prime Minister Abrahamyan and Ali Abadi highlighted the agreements reached between the governments of the two countries, stressing their great importance both for Armenia and Iran. The parties expressed confidence that the implementation of the programs... more »
Anticorruption Council Holds First Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Anti-Corruption Council held its first meeting in the Office of Government. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister said, “The fight against corruption is a key area in the Government’s domestic policy. The fight against corruption is underpinned by an appropriate institutional system, which guarantees the effective implementation of the anticorruption policy. To this end, with its decision numbered N 165-N of February 19, 2015, the... more »
Hovik Abrahamyan Holds Farewell Meeting with Traian Hristea
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea who is completing his diplomatic mission in our country. The Prime Minister hailed Mr. Hristea’s contribution to the development of EU-Armenia relations and thanked the Ambassador for active and efficacious cooperation. Noting that Armenia is ready to continue cooperation with the European Union, Hovik Abrahamyan thanked the European side for assistance in promoting democratic values... more »
Prime Minister Receives Swiss Businessman Vartan Sirmakes
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Swiss businessman, philanthropist, President and CEO of Franck Muller Vartan Sirmakes. Praising Mr Sirmakes’s personal contribution to Armenia’s economic development, the Prime Minister noted that all the projects implemented in Armenia promote the country’s economic development and create new jobs. In this context, the Premier highlighted the Old Yerevan project, which as funded by the Swiss philanthropist will cost around USD150... more »
