PM Abrahamyan Holds Farewell Meeting with ADB Armenia Mission Head
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Asian Development Bank Armenia Mission Head David Dole, who is completing his term in Armenia. Appreciating David Dole’s activities in Armenia, the Prime Minister noted that the Armenian Government and the ADB had implemented and are now implementing a number of lifeline projects, including the construction of the North-South Road Corridor, the rehabilitation of the M6 interstate highway (Vanadzor-Alaverdi-Georgian border) and the... more »
Prime Minister Welcomes IFAD Regional Director
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Khalida Bouzar, IFAD Director for the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia. The Prime Minister said to be highly appreciative of the 20-year-long cooperation with the IFAD, which resulted in 7 major projects for economic development of rural areas in Armenia. The Premier noted the importance of continuous implementation of joint programs aimed at introducing sustainable agriculture in rural areas, which is crucial in both... more »
IT Sector and Export Promotion Programs Approved
The Government held a regular meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. The meeting approved the 2016 program and action plan on State support for Armenia’s export-oriented industrial policy strategy. The program is expected to promote the export of manufactured goods using instruments of State support through diversified exports and markets, better marketing of Armenian products on foreign markets, enhanced investment and economic activity in the provinces and... more »