Sevan National Park Reforms Discussed in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss the Sevan National Park reforms and development strategy. 29 reforms worth 14 billion drams were said to have been envisaged under the reform program. The proposed activities will be aimed at creating a biosphere reserve on the basis of Sevan National Park, elaborating a national park management plan, clearing lake water and wetlands, dismantling the buildings gone under water,... more »
PM Receives Anas Group Delegation
Today, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation, headed by Italian Anas Group Director Gianni Vittorio Armani. The possibility of Italian company’s involvement in the North-South Highway Project was discussed at the meeting. In particular, Gianni Armani stressed that they wish to participate in the construction of the Sisian-Kajaran road section in the public-private sector partnership format. Welcoming Anas Group’s initiative, Prime Minister Karapetyan... more »
“We will have a logical, fast-developing and fair country to which anyone can make a contribution” - PM Addresses Armenian Community in Lebanon
On March 13, in the framework of his official visit to Lebanon, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with representatives of the Armenian community of Lebanon at Armenia’s Embassy in Lebanon. In his speech, the Prime Minister stated as follows: “Dear Compatriots, I want to tell you in a few words what we have talked about during this visit, where we have arrived, and what is our vision of Armenia’s tomorrow. First of all, we came to Lebanon open-hearted and with a... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Visits Haigazian University and Zommarvank Monastery in Lebanon
On March 13, the second day of his official visit to Lebanon, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Armenian spiritual and educational-cultural centers in Beirut. The head of the Armenian government first visited Haigazian University where he met with faculty and students. During the Premier’s a tour of the university, Rector Paul Haydostian introduced Karen Karapetyan to educational institution’s activities and academic programs, as well as to the monument... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Has Working Lunch with Lebanon’s Central Bank Chairman
In the framework of his official visit to Lebanon, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan had working lunch with Riad Salameh, the President of the Central Bank of Lebanon. In attendance were the major Lebanese banks’ executive directors. Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan briefed the Lebanese partners on Armenia’s current economic status, investment climate, last year’s indicators, and the opportunities to enter third markets via Armenia. The parties exchanged views on the... more »
“We are convinced that doing business in Armenia will be very easy and profitable” - PM Addresses Lebanese Business Community Representatives
The second day of Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s official visit to Lebanon started with working breakfast held with Armenian businessmen. Issues related to Armenia’s development prospects and challenges were discussed. The head of the Armenian government presented the current economic situation in Armenia and the positive trends in economic development. The Prime Minister stressed that one of Armenia’s key competitive assets is the strong Diaspora, our compatriots who... more »
Prime Minister Discusses Prospects of Investment Programs with Lebanese Businessmen
In the frame of his official visit to Lebanon, today Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Lebanese businessmen in Beirut. The prospects of investing in Armenia were discussed at the meeting. Headed by Company Co-founder Romen Mathieu, the members of the EuroMena Funds’ delegation presented the areas of their company’s activities and the wealth of know-how they had built up. They noted that the Company is keen to cooperate with Armenia in the fields of insurance,... more »
Speeches by Karen Karapetyan and Saad Hariri, delivered during the official dinner given in honor of RA Prime Minister
On March 12, in the framework of his official visit to Lebanon, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended the official dinner hosted by Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in honor of the Prime Minister of Armenia. Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan stated in his speech: “Honorable Mr. Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon, Dear Guests, I would like to once again thank Mr. Hariri for the invitation to pay an official visit to Lebanon, and the warm welcome... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Meets with Catholicos Aram I of Great House of Cilicia
Today, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited Antelias in the framework of his official visit to Lebanon where he met with His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. Prior to the meeting, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan joined the Catholicos for a tour of the Mother Cathedral of St. Gregory the Illuminator, after which he called at the nearby chapel commemorating the victims of the Armenian Genocide. During the meeting that followed, Prime Minister Karen... more »
Armenian Prime Minister, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Hail Bilateral Political Dialogue
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on the margins of his official visit to Lebanon. The Premier thanked the Speaker of Lebanese Parliament for cordial reception and conveyed warm greetings on behalf of RA National Assembly Speaker Ara Babloyan. Karen Karapetyan emphasized that the political relationship between Armenia and Lebanon continues to be friendly and brotherly, based on historical affinities and the contribution made by the Armenian... more »
