45 New Programs To Be Implemented in Communities -Interagency Commission for Evaluation of Subvention Bids Holds Meeting
Chaired by Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Interagency Commission for Evaluation of Subvention Bids met today in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed 46 subvention bids received from communities. Acting Minister of Territorial Administration and Development David Lokyan reported 46 bids received from 33 communities to a total cost of AMD 2,032 million. Of this amount, communities’ contribution is 963.1 million drams; the private sector shall invest 177 million... more »
Improvements to Condominiums’ Activities Discussed in Government
Issues of improving the activities of condominiums were discussed during a consultation held with Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The meeting discussed tinistry of Justice-developed draft laws on amending the RA law “On Multi-Apartment Buildings Management” and on calling off the RA law “On condominium.” The proposed amendments streamline the stakeholders’ responsibilities in the management of multi-apartment buildings, set professional management... more »
Karen Karapetyan briefed on public-private partnership law drafting work
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation, during which the process and further steps of the work on drafting the RA law “On public-private partnership” were presented. Head of Center for Strategic Initiatives Alexander Khachaturyan reported on the results of the discussions held with the government departments concerned and international organizations on the drafting of the law, the bill’s key provisions, logic and goals. Highlighting the importance... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “Reference should be made to the reduction of income tax rates”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before discussing the agenda, the Acting Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. Karen Karapetyan’s first instruction was about the applicable rates of income tax and tax administration. “We stated a 7.5% economic growth and managed to overrun the fixed tax rates index in 2017. These developments enabled us to further strengthen the economic potential of our country, as well as... more »
Launch of Irrigation Season, Reservoir Building Investment Projects Discussed in Government
Chaired by Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government to discuss issues related to the launch of the irrigation season and the implementation of medium and small water reservoir construction projects. Referring to the amount of water available in water reservoirs, Chairman of State Water Management Committee Arsen Harutyunyan reported that at this point of time, there is 480.5 million cubic meters water in the reservoirs, which is 30... more »
VAT Payment Deferment Process to be Streamlined
Chaired by Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss issues related to the deferment of VAT payments for goods imported by economic entities, Head of State Revenue Committee Vardan Harutyunyan and Acting Minister of Economic Development and Investments Suren Karayan reported on the results of the implementation of VAT payment deferments. Proposals and recommendations were presented during the exchange of opinions that... more »
Issues Related to Movement of Goods within EAEU Discussed with Karen Karapetyan
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation to discuss issues related to the movement and administration of goods within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The meeting specifically touched upon issues of product traceability, labeling and documentary support of identification means, as well as the simplification of business processes for economic entities. The State Revenue Committee representatives informed about the initiative to introduce an electronic system of... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “We have decided to maintain the current configuration of government during this period”
Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan referred today to his Saturday meeting with President Serzh Sargsyan. Answering the question on the nomination of the future Prime Minister, Karen Karapetyan presented his point of view. - Mr. Prime Minister, you met with President Serzh Sargsyan on Saturday: what questions were discussed during the meeting? Specifically, did you touch upon the upcoming changes, namely the question of future Prime Minister? - I reported to President Serzh... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan tenders to President Armen Sargsyan the resignation of his government
In accordance with Article 212 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan submitted to President Armen Sargsyan the resignation of his government. The President of Armenia accepted the resignation of the government. The Cabinet members will continue in office pending the formation of a new government. After their private meeting, President Armen Sargsyan and Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with mass media representatives to summarize the... more »
Joint Appeals Commission of Inspection Agencies Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Joint Appeals Commission of Inspection Agencies met today in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed five applications filed against the decisions made by the Board of Appeals of Tax and Customs Authorities of RA State Revenue Committee. After discussing the substantiations and arguments provided in the applications, the Commission decided to comply with two of the applications, partially comply with one of them and reject the... more »
