Prime Minister Receives World Bank Delegation
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a World Bank delegation led by newly appointed World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia region Vice President Cyril Muller. The delegation was comprised of newly appointed WB Regional Director for the South Caucasus Mercy Tembon, WB Yerevan Office Head Laura Bailey and others. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister congratulated them on appointment and wished them fruitful work. Hovik Abrahamyan highly valued the thirteen-year-long cooperation... more »
PM Visits Cigaron Company
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited today Cigaron Ltd headquarters. The Head of Government toured the factory and the affiliated laboratory observing the production process and investment projects. The Prime Minister was told that after being re-launched in 2013, the company is planning to expand production capacity and export volumes by introducing new technologies and enhancing product quality. Cigaron provides for some 250 jobs. Around 80 percent of the output is exported to the... more »
Government Reviews Demographic Developments in Armenia
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed Armenia’s demographic status and development trends. The meeting reviewed the draft national action plan aimed improving the demographic situation in 2015-2017, which stems from the Government’s program of 2014. It was noted that draft action plan seeks to create necessary preconditions for demographic development in Armenia through comprehensive assessment and targeted interventions. The meeting discussed... more »