Proposals Shall Be Submitted on Creating Armenian-Lebanese Investment Fund
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 was about the results of his official visit to Lebanon. “Within the framework of my official visit to Lebanon, several meetings were held with the country’s top leadership, businessmen, banking system officials and representatives of the Armenian community. A number of... more »
Prime Minister: “We have a clear idea of how we can make sure that citizens feel more confident that they are using safer food”
Today, on the International Consumer Rights Day, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended the “Safe Food, Digital Solutions” conference, organized by the State Food Safety Service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia. The Prime Minister noted that the International Consumer Rights Day in 2018 is marked under the motto of “Making Digital Market More Honest,” which corresponds to the digital agenda being shaped in our country. “I think... more »
PM Briefed on Digital Armenia Foundation’s Action Plan for 2018
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss Digital Armenia Foundation’s Action Plan for 2018. It was reported that work on forming a single platform for the provision of electronic services, ensuring interoperability between public agencies, introducing a system of electronic registration of statistical data, e-disability sheets and electronic birth certificates will be continued throughout the year. It is also... more »
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 »
