Government Discusses Regional Development Fund Programs for 2017
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Regional Development Fund of Armenia (RDFA) Governing Board met today in the Office of Government. RDFA Executive Director Ashot Kirakosyan reported back the following activities carried out in 2016: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development-financed Social Investment and Local Development Program; US Agency for International Development-supported grant program and Asian Development Bank-funded project. The meeting took... more »
PM Receives Czech Health Ministry Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the delegation of the Czech Ministry of Health, headed by Deputy Ministers Radek Polisar and Tom Philip. To begin with, the Prime Minister thanked the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic for the recent adoption of a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide and other crimes against humanity. With reference to the prospects of bilateral cooperation in the health sector, the Premier stressed the importance of making joint efforts to... more »
Bilateral Economic Ties Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Lebanese State Minister for Business Planning Michael Faraon. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister expressed hope that Mr Faraon’s visit would give new impetus to historically deep-rooted bilateral relations, the development of business ties and trade turnover. Noting that there are 211 companies with Lebanese capital operational in Armenia, Karen Karapetyan expressed confidence that there is great potential for... more »
Karen Karapetyan Familiarized with Institutional Reform in Water Management
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the State Water Management Committee (SWMC) by the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and National Resources to discuss ongoing reforms with the committee’s top executives. SWMC Arsen Haroutunyan reported that works are being carried out according to the government program. 37 water user associations have been consolidated and reorganized into 14 entities as part of the reform of irrigation system over the past six months. As a precondition,... more »
PM, Argentina Ambassador Discuss Development of Economic Ties
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Argentina’s Ambassador to Armenia Gonzalo Urriolabeitia. Noting that our countries have strong ties of friendship due to the vibrant Armenian community in Argentina, the Prime Minister said Armenia is ready to expand cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. Prioritizing the developing trade and economic relations, Karen Karapetyan pointed out that while Argentina has a significant share in the volume of foreign investment in our... more »
