“Digital transformation is an opportunity to become a country with efficient governance and economy” - PM Delivers Speech at “Digital Agenda in Globalization Era” Conference
Today, RA Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a speech at the “Digital Agenda in Globalization Era” conference in Almaty. Introducing Armenia’s digital agenda, the Prime Minister emphasized that digital transformation is not only a step toward technological progress, but also the only opportunity to become a country with efficient governance and economy in a short period of time, and there are no alternatives here. “The IT sector is actively developing in... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan meets with Belarusian counterpart in Almaty
On the margins of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Belarusian Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov in Almaty. The Prime Ministers discussed the Armenian-Belarusian economic cooperation agenda and the prospects of cooperation development. The Armenian Premier noted with satisfaction that commodity turnover between the two countries grew by 20 percent in the first 11 months of last year as compared to the same period in 2016. The parties... more »
PM Instructs to Remove Customs Clearance Barriers Imposed for Encumbered Property or Accounts
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 gave the heads of central executive agencies and Marz governors 20 days to present to the public detailed reports on the activities and priorities carried out in 2017, as well as the tasks set for 2018, including the proposed deadlines and expected results. Karen Karapetyan’s next instruction had to do with... more »
Karen Karapetyan to Attend Eurasian Intergovernmental Council Meeting in Almaty
Later today, a governmental delegation, headed by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, will leave for Kazakhstan on a two-day working visit to attend a regular meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Almaty. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to attend and deliver a speech at the international conference, entitled “Digital Agenda in the Age of Globalization.”
RA Prime Minister, U.S. Ambassador Discuss Issues of Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Richard Mills, U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia, and Deborah Grieser, USAID Armenia Mission Director. Issues related to the USA-Armenia economic cooperation agenda were discussed at the meeting. In this context, the interlocutors talked about the presentation-discussion on the prospects of RA Government-USAID cooperation, scheduled for next week, which will focus on the programs already completed, the ongoing initiatives... more »
“Our task is to have a modern and quality education system” - Karen Karapetyan Visits Ministry of Education and Science
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Education and Science to get acquainted with the activities and priorities completed in 2017, as well as the tasks set for 2018. Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan reported that the Ministry’s activity was aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of education through updated content and methods, strengthened legal framework and increased efficiency of management. The draft law of the Republic of... more »
Government Reviews Anti-Hail Missile Protection System Launching Process
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a working consultation, which discussed the launch of the anti-hail missile protection system. Minister of Emergency Situations David Tonoyan reported that the implementation of the first stage is planned for 2018: the activities will start in late March. Within the framework of the first stage, the sites for installation of 36 rocket launcher stations will be identified, 36 missile launchers will be purchased, as well as other works will be... more »
Draft Framework Paper on 2018-2030 Digital Transformation Agenda Submitted for Discussion
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Board of Trustees of the Digital Armenia Foundation (DAF) held a regular meeting in the Office of Government to discuss a draft framework document, referred to as “Armenia’s Digital Transformation Agenda 2018-2030.” It has been developed by the DAF jointly with the Center for Strategic Initiatives. DAF Executive Director Edward Nersisyan noted that the framework document outlines the Government’s steps aimed at making of... more »
PM Visits Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources
Today, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources to get acquainted with the activities and priorities completed in 2017, as well as the tasks set for 2018.. Minister Ashot Manukyan reported that in order to ensure the country’s energy security, the Ministry has set the following tasks: increase the output of energy based on domestic alternative renewable energy sources to at least 50 percent of nationwide electricity... more »
Ways of Furthering Armenia-China Economic Cooperation Discussed
Today, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Armenia Tian Erlong. Mindful of the need to consistently develop economic interaction between the two countries, stressing that the Armenian side is keen to boost and expand cooperation with Chinese investors, the Head of the Armenian Government noted that the trade regimes and the business environment available in our country might be... more »
