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 »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan extends condolences to Georgian Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a condolence message to Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili on the collapse of the coal mine in the town of Tghibuli. “On behalf of the Government of Armenia and myself, I extend deep condolences to you and the friendly people of Georgia on the tragedy that occurred in Tghibuli. At this difficult time of sorrow, we offer profound condolences, support and sympathy to you, the victim’s families, close relatives and the friendly... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan receives Head of Rospotrebnadzor
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Anna Popova, Head of RF Federal Service for Consumer Protection, who is in Armenia to attend the 14th session of the CIS Consumer Protection Advisory Council. The Prime Minister noted that the Armenian side is keen to see constructive interactions between the respective agencies of the two countries. “We face common problems in the field of consumer protection and food safety, and they call for joint action. I think we have reached a good... more »
Government Reviews Community Program Subvention Bids
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Interagency Commission for Evaluation of Subvention Bids met today in the Office of Government. Minister of Territorial Administration and Development David Lokyan presented 40 bids received from different communities to a total cost of AMD 1,371 million. Of this amount, communities’ contribution is 791 million drams, with the balance to be provided by the State. The applications feature municipal projects, such as street lighting,... more »
PM Holds Discussion on Reforms and Programs Underway in Social Protection System
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation to discuss the reforms and programs implemented in the field of social protection. In particular, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan reported on the reform underway in the sphere of disability management, noting that transition is being made to the electronic system. According to the Minister, information on beneficiaries will be received from electronic healthcare databases. In addition, the medical and social expertise... more »
PM Briefed on Meghri FEZ Development Activities
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government to discuss work on the further development and expansion of the Meghri Free Economic Zone (FEZ). In particular, the Premier was briefed on the steps aimed at improving infrastructures and attracting private companies. Negotiations are underway with about a dozen new companies engaged in various fields that have shown interest in the Meghri FEZ. Technical matters are currently being addressed,... more »
PM instructs to tighten control of safety standards in places of public importance
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister issued a number of instructions. The Premier’s first instruction referred to the compliance with safety requirements. “8 people were injured as a result of an explosion three days ago in a catering facility downtown Yerevan. In connection with the incident, criminal proceedings have been instituted, and the responsible authorities are making the... more »
Karen Karapetyan Discusses Armenia’s Digital Agenda with Microsoft’s General Manager in CIS Region
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ronald Binkofski, Microsoft General Manager for Kazakhstan & Multi Country CIS. The meeting focused on the joint efforts toward developing Armenia’s digital agenda to be made by the Government of Armenia, represented by the Digital Armenia Foundation, and Microsoft Corporation. Karen Karapetyan prioritized the implementation of Armenia’s digital agenda in cooperation with Microsoft. In turn, Ronald Binkofski came up with... more »
