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 »
Trade turnover between Armenia and Russia 26.1% up in 2017: Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation Holds 18th Session
The 18th session of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation was held today in the the Office of Government, presided at Commission Co-Chairs, RA Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and RF Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov. Prime Minister Karapetyan underscored with satisfaction that the sides had implemented in practice what was planned for 2017. “Growth has been recorded in all indicators. In a private meeting with Maxim Sokolov we outlined the... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan extends condolences to IRI First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a condolence message to First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri in connection with the crash of the plane bound for Yasuj from Tehran, which has caused numerous casualties. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I extend most profound condolences to you and the friendly people of Iran on the crash of the Tehran-Yasuj flight. At this difficult time, we offer our sympathy to the... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Meets with RPA-Nominated Presidential Candidate Armen Sargsyan
Late on January 17, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with RPA-nominated presidential candidate Armen Sargsyan. During the meeting, views were exchanged on the prospects of Armenia’s economic development, expansion of foreign economic relations and attraction of foreign investments.
