Consultation on Demographic Issues Held in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation on demographic issues was held in the Office of Government. The representatives of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs reported back the findings of their demographic analyses and surveys. The meeting explored ways of improving the demographic situation, discussed the main factors affecting the demographic pattern in the country and a set of measures to address the current state of affairs. Following the discussion, the... more »
“Significant positive growth recorded in the provinces” - PM Suggests Updating Marz Administrations’ Annual Activity Programs
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 program of Marz Governors’ activities for 2018. “After taking note of Marz administrations’ annual activity reports for 2017 and holding several consultations in the provinces, I should note that a significant positive growth was recorded last year in the... more »
Prime Minister, Newly Appointed UN Resident Coordinator Prioritize Cooperation over Armenia-2030 Development Agenda
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received newly appointed UN Resident Coordinator, UNDP Resident Representative in Armenia Shombi Sharp. Congratulating Shombi Sharp on assumption of office, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that Mr. Sharp could contribute to the further development of bilateral cooperation. The Premier noted that close cooperation is entertained with the UN Office in Armenia, a number of effective programs have been implemented and, in the meantime, there are new... more »
Animal Husbandry Development Programs and Activities Discussed in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government to discuss the current status of livestock breeding in Armenia, the problems faced in this field and development scenarios. A livestock breeding development program package is nearing completion, which covers cattle, sheep, pig, poultry breeding activities, subsidies for bloodstock farms and large complexes. A leasing program for the purchase of livestock and meat processing equipment is... more »
PM Karen Karapetyan Extends Condolences to RF Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Tragedy in Kemerovo
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a condolence cable to RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev on the tragic fire in Kemerovo. The message reads, in part: “I am deeply shocked by the news of the fire in Kemerovo that claimed several casualties. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express our deepest condolences. At this time of sorrow, I am asking you to convey words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims and wish the... more »
Karen Karapetyan Holds Regular Consultation in Gegharkunik Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled Sevan town of Armenia to get acquainted with the activities carried out in individual sectors and communities under Gegharkunik Marz development programs, as well as to discuss the tasks set for 2018. Gegharkunik Marz Governor Karen Botoyan reported that 10.6% growth was recorded in actually collected own revenues as compared to the planned target in 2017. The actual performance made AMD 1,519,744 thousand (101.7%) against 97.4 percent in 2016.... more »
"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 »
