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 »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attends working lunch with Lebanese President
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan had working lunch with Lebanese President Michel Aoun who is paying an official visit to Armenia. Hailing the current level of relations between the two friendly nations, the parties attached importance to the furtherance of mutually beneficial cooperation. The Prime Minister presented Armenia’s economic situation, noting that in recent years positive growth trends could be noticed in almost all sectors of the economy. Mindful of the need to... more »
Government Set to Ease Administration for Law-Abiding Taxpayers and Reduce Tax Shadow Risks
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 tax shadow-associated risks and other topical issues. “In 2017, State budget revenues increased by nearly 125 billion drams as compared to 2016, Notwithstanding, it should be noted that there are still some problems associated with tax shadow risks, poor legislative... more »
PM Discusses Construction Sector Development Prospects with Developers’ Representatives
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss ways of simplifying the construction permit granting procedures and sector development prospects. The meeting was attended by developers’ representatives and government officials. The Prime Minister noted that mindful of reinvigorating Armenia’s construction sector, the Government is prepared to hold regular meetings in the given format to discuss proposals and... more »
