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 »
“We have a very good opportunity to achieve flight growth in Armenia” - Karen Karapetyan Meets with RA Armed Forces Leadership’s Operative Rally Participants
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan today met with the participants of the operative rally of the RA Armed Forces leadership in the administrative compound of RA Ministry of Defense. Welcoming the attendees, the Prime Minister noted that the meeting provides a good opportunity to discuss the economic and social problems facing our country. In his speech, the Head of Government stated in part, “I want to tell you where we are, what we are going to do, and how we see economic... more »
“We are extremely interested in having successful agronomists and farmers” - PM Holds Consultation in Armavir Marz
On March 17, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited Armavir Marz to get acquainted with the activities carried out in individual sectors under Marz development programs, as well as to discuss the tasks set for 2018. Governor of Armavir Marz Ashot Ghahramanyan reported that within the framework of investment and credit-supported development programs, 23.3 billion dram-worth investment programs were implemented in 2017 against the total project cost of 10 billion drams in 2016. The 2018... more »
Karen Karapetyan Familiarized with Ostrich-Breeding, Pistachio Orchards and Winemaking Programs in Armavir Marz
During his March 17 trip to Armavir Marz of Armenia, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan got acquainted with a number of investment programs underway in the region. The Prime Minister first visited an ostrich-breeding farm in Pshatavan community. The Head of Government was told that owing to investments made since 2008, the number of ostrich has reached 500 at the farm. The production of basturma, sujukh and ghaurma started late last year. At this point, the end products are only sold on the... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Congratulates PRC State Council Premier Li Keqiang on re-election
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan congratulated Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang on his re-election. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I extend to you best wishes on your re-election. We attach great importance to continued development and deepening of cooperation with China. I am pleased to note that thanks to the active efforts of the governments of our two countries, the cooperation between Armenia... more »
