Thursday, 22 September 2016
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Finance, Transport and Communications
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced today the newly appointed Ministers of Energy and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Finance, Transport and Communications to the respective ministry staffs.
The Prime Minister appreciated the work done by former Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Levon Yeolyan, noting that he is sure to be of service with his professional skills and expertise. Introducing newly appointed minister Ashot Manukyan, the Premier pointed out that he is well aware of the industry and is a skilled administrator.
Introducing newly appointed minister Ashot Manukyan, Karen Karapetyan said that he is an experienced manager and well acquainted with the given sector. Stressing that the energy system is one of our country’s well-organized systems, the Prime Minister said to be looking forward to a new concept that might provide for active regional cooperation in the energy market.
“We live in a fairly complex geopolitical environment, but at the same time, we have a fantastic opportunity for regional cooperation; we have excess capacity, which we should use. I also expect you to take an active part in the formation of new tariff methodology. We may resort to some economics-induced steps that many people will not understand, but our task is to be close to the vulnerable layers, to encourage and support through tariff policy some business sectors that can be developed and, finally, give added value and, at the same time, expand our markets.”
The Prime Minister drew attention to the high-voltage power grid management system, emphasizing that there is a need for qualitatively changes aimed at increased efficiency.
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Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced to the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture newly appointed Minister Ignati Arakelyan. Appreciating the contribution of former Minister Sergo Karapetyan in the sphere of agriculture, the Prime Minister thanked him for the work done and expressed confidence that his experience and professional skills would be of service to the agricultural sector.
Introducing newly appointed Minister Ignati Arakelyan, Karen Karapetyan noted that he is strong with long experience at a company with management culture in the field of agriculture and is well aware of the sphere.
The Prime Minister noted the importance of developing a comprehensive program of agricultural development, which will include all areas that have development prospects.
“We need to learn what our goals are, what areas we can develop; where we have such bottlenecks as are hindering progress. We must be as open and reachable for farmers and entrepreneurs as possible,” the Premier said, stressing that in the face of the Ministry of Agriculture, farmers and entrepreneurs need to see a partner, the defender of their interests – kind of an Ombudsman in sphere of agriculture.
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Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced to the staff of the Ministry of Finance newly appointed Minister Vardan Aramyan. The Premier thanked Gagik Khachatryan for the work performed, noting that he would be of service to the system with his long experience.
Congratulating Vardan Aramyan on assuming the office, the Prime Minister said that he is not a new person in the system and is familiar with the financial sector. Noting that the Ministry of Finance is one of our country’s well-organized institutions, Karen Karapetyan at the same time considered it important to use new approaches for bolstering the macro-economic indicators.
Referring to the procurement process, the Prime Minister emphasized: “At first glance, we have a fairly complex and complicated system. I look forward to proposals from the Ministry of Finance as to how we should proceed to achieve more effective management of cash flows.”
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Introducing newly appointed Minister Vahan Martirosyan to the staff of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan noted that he has a lot of experience that can be successfully applied in the field under his supervision
Coming to the Ministry’s main functions, the Premier said new tasks and programs will be set before the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and expressed the hope that they might be effectively implemented.
Stressing the importance of close monitoring of programs, the Head of Government said to be looking forward to maximum transparency in activities.
