"We are eager to see public-private sector partnership formula expand in our country” - Memorandum of Understanding Signed between Government of Armenia and Polish SIMED Construction Company
Attended by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a memorandum of understanding was signed today between the State Water Management Committee of the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia and SIMED Construction (Poland). The document was signed by Arsen Harutyunyan, Head of State Water Management Committee of the Republic of Armenia, and Boguslaw Sikorski, SIMED Construction Company Executive Director, SIMED Group President. According to the Memorandum,... more »
RA Prime Minister, VIS Corporation Representatives Discuss Infrastructure Development-Oriented Cooperation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Sergey Romashov, member of VIS Corporation Board of Directors (Russia). Issues related to the implementation of infrastructure development programs in Armenia were discussed at the meeting. In this context, the parties touched upon the Russian corporation’s potential involvement in the construction of the Sisian-Kajaran section of the North-South Highway, as well as in reservoir construction projects. The Prime Minister... more »
Anticorruption Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Anticorruption Council met today in the Office of Government. The meeting first reviewed the findings of a survey, implemented by Transparency International Anticorruption Center NGO and referred to as Assessment of Corruption Risks in the Field of Granting Subsoil Management Rights. According to the speaker, the main problems include the clarification of geological, environmental impact assessment procedures, inadequate information on... more »
Issues related to effective road traffic management in Yerevan discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultative meeting to discuss ways and possibilities for reducing traffic jams through efficient organization of road traffic in Yerevan. In particular, the meeting explored the possibility of public-private sector partnership in developing, repairing and managing underground parking spaces in different parts of the city, especially on busy streets and establishing parking lots on free charitable routes. Proposals were made to build barracks for... more »
PM Holds Consultation on Development of Construction Works Cost Estimates
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss the new procedure for developing construction works cost estimates based on the currently applicable prices. Chairman of State Committee for Urban Development Narek Sargsyan reported back the results of discussions and the proposals for reviewing the pricing standards. The Premier proposed the representatives of relevant agencies to work together and submit a new draft... more »
PM Issues Instruction on Preparations for Irrigation Season
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. “During the latest consultation at the Government, the State Water Management Committee provided information on the amount of water available in the reservoirs and reported on the ongoing preparations for the 2018 irrigation season. We also discussed the irrigation conditions and priorities in individual Marzes,”... more »
“Trade turnover between Armenia and Italy increased by 25% in 2017” - Karen Karapetyan Receives Italian Ambassador
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received outgoing Italian Ambassador to Armenia Giovanni Ricciulli on completion of his diplomatic mission in our country. Karen Karapetyan thanked the Ambassador for the work done since December, 2013 toward developing the Armenian-Italian relations and wished him every success in his future activities. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation in political and cultural spheres, the Prime Minister made a point of further steps aimed at deepening... more »
2018 Irrigation Season Preparations Discussed in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss preparations for this year’s irrigation campaign. With reference to the current situation, Head of State Water Management Committee Arsen Harutyunyan provided information on the amount of water currently available in the reservoirs and steps taken to address the existing problems. The Prime Minister was also informed about the cleaning and refurbishment of other... more »
WB-Armenia 2018-2022 Partnership Framework Discussed in Government
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by World Bank Yerevan Office Head Sylvie Bossoutrot. During the meeting Ms. Bossoutrot presented the partnership framework between WB and Armenia for 2018-2022 and the proposed reform agenda, based on the Government’s five-year plan. She underlined that the World Bank is ready to build on the ties of effective cooperation with the Government of Armenia in a number of areas, including public administration, infrastructure,... more »
Karen Karapetyan Receives PRC Ambassador and Vice President of Powerchina International Group Limited
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia Tian Erlong and Vic e President of Powerchina International Group Limited Ding Chengguo. Note that Sinohydro, which is engaged in the North-South Highway Project, is part of Powerchina International Group Limited. The meeting discussed issues related to Sinohydro-implemented construction of the Talin-Lanjik road section of the... more »
