Draft Concept Paper on Formation of Administrative Registers Discussed at Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a discussion was held today in the Office of Government to review the draft concept paper on formation of administrative registers in State agencies and local self-governing bodies and introduction of an integrated administrative information system, which has been developed by the National Statistical Service (NSS) of the Republic of Armenia. Head of NSS Stepan Mnatsakanyan highlighted the role of administrative registers in terms of providing... more »
RA Prime Minister, Iranian Energy Minister Discuss Ways of Developing Bilateral Economic Relations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Reza Ardakanian, IRI Energy Minister, Co-Chair of the Armenian-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission. Pleased with the current level of political relations between Armenia and Iran, the Prime Minister stressed that there are all the necessary prerequisites to strengthen and develop interactions in different spheres. In the furtherance of the ongoing effective cooperation, the Premier highlighted the role of the intergovernmental... more »
Ministry of Economic Development and Investments Reports Annual Performance
Today, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Economic Development and Investments to get acquainted with the activities and priorities completed in 2017, as well as the tasks set for 2018. Minister of Economic Development and Investments Suren Karayan noted that in line with the Government’s 2017-2022 Program of Activities, the Ministry had the priority task of ensuring progressive rates of economic growth as compared to developed countries with an average annual... more »
PM Pleased with Tavush Marz Agriculture Development Indicators in 2017
On February 24, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled to Tavush Marz of Armenia to get acquainted with the activities and priorities implemented under regional and community development programs in 2017, as well as the tasks set for 2018. Presenting Tavush Marz macroeconomic indicators, Governor Hovik Abovyan noted that there are 111,000 hectares of farmland in the Marz. As a result of community enlargement process, the number of communities was reduced to 24 from 62. Industrial gross... more »
“In 2018, we must finalize the architecture of our territorial administration” - PM Holds Consultation in Lori Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled to Lori Marz to get acquainted with the activities and priorities implemented within the framework of regional and community development programs in 2017, as well as the tasks set for 2018. Marz Governor Artur Nalbandian reported on main macroeconomic indicators: the gross output in the main economic sectors totaled 298.9 billion drams (5.2% of the national output) - 103.8% growth against 2016. Industrial production made AMD 146,408.6 million (8.8%... more »
Government Considers Further Steps for Developing Territorial Administration
Issues related to territorial administration were discussed during a PM-chaired consultation, which was held today in the Office of Government. The meeting specifically discussed the draft government decisions “On approving the concept of territorial administration in Armenia,” “On the procedure to follow in assessing Marz Governors’ performance, and on establishing evaluation criteria.” Prime Minister Karapetyan instructed the authorities concerned to... more »
Intellectual Property-Related Issues Discussed in Government
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) and members of the Chamber’s member organizations, who are engaged in the field of intellectual property or deal with intellectual property-related issues in their business. Thankful for the reception, the guests advised that intellectual property will be one of the agenda issues at the forthcoming Washington-hosted second session of the Armenian-American Council which has been set... more »
PM Inspects Digital Armenia Foundation Activities
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Digital Armenia Foundation headquarters where he was presented the final version of the “Armenia Digital Transformation Agenda 2030” framework document. Foundation Director Eduard Nersisyan advised that within the framework of the first phase, called “digital jump,” it is envisaged to implement large-scale infrastructure development projects and programs aimed at providing a common digitalization environment in all areas... more »
PM Receives Foreign Minister of Madagascar
Today, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Henry Rabary-Njaka, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Madagascar. The Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that the two countries have been engaged in active political dialogue at various international platforms, especially within the International Organization of La Francophonie, stressing that efforts should be exerted to have the same positive trend in the trade-economic sphere. In this context, Karen Karapetyan... more »
PM Discusses Ways of Developing Armenia’s Hotel Industry with Operators
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with hotel operators’ representatives to discuss the possibilities for developing hotel industry in Armenia. The meeting focused on the Center for Strategic Initiatives-drafted “Country Promotion Instrument,” which contains proposals for tourism promotion, expansion of air communications, and attraction of investments based on public-private partnership. The draft has been developed taking into consideration the international experience.... more »
