PM Introduced to Nature Protection Ministry’s 2017 Activities
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Nature Protection to get acquainted with the activities and priorities completed in 2017, as well as the tasks set for 2018. Minister Artsvik Minasyan reported that 21 activities as specified in the 2017 Government Program had been implemented within the prescribed timeframes. 17 of them have already been given a relevant government decision, 4 projects are under discussion. Seven out of nine priority actions have been completed... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Dominique de Buman Discuss Ways of Developing Armenian-Swiss Economic Cooperation
Today, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan hosted a delegation led by Dominique de Buman, President of the National Council of the Swiss Confederation. Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of continued development of inter-parliamentary relations, noting that Armenia is eager to possibly expand bilateral relations in all spheres of mutual interest with Switzerland. “As I stated in Davos, I attach special importance to the steps aimed at strengthening... more »
Karen Karapetyan Briefed on Activities Implemented in State Property Management Sphere
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss the activities and priorities implemented by the State Property Management Department (SPMD) in 2017, and formulate the tasks set for 2018. SPMD Head Arman Sahakyan reported that the proceeds of State property sales rose to 685,745.8 thousand drams, of which 544,051.6 thousand was contributed to the State budget of the Republic of Armenia, with 141 694.2 thousand transferred to... more »
PM Takes Note of 2017 Performance Report of Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development to get acquainted with the activities and priorities completed in 2017, as well as the tasks set for 2018. “It is crucial for us to formulate the architecture of community and Marz administration jointly with the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development so that all our partners – the staffs of community heads and Marz Governors – could have clear understand... more »
PM Holds Consultation on Minimizing Traffic Jams in Yerevan
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultation to discuss ways of reducing traffic jams, ensuring efficient management and traffic handling in Yerevan. Minister of Transport, Communication and Information Technologies Vahan Martirosyan presented the findings of a survey conducted in compliance with the Prime Minister’s instruction and the recommendations developed jointly with the concerned government departments in an effort to increase traffic network capacity in Yerevan,... more »
Karen Karapetyan Holds Private Talks with Prime Minister of Uzbekistan
Within the framework of the “Digital Agenda in Globalization Era” forum, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan had a private meeting with Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov of Uzbekistan in Almaty. The Prime Ministers discussed issues related to the furtherance of trade and economic ties between Armenia and Uzbekistan. In this context, the Premiers emphasized the importance of establishing business ties and implementing steps to intensify cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. They... more »
“EAEU-Armenia trade turnover about 25% up in 2017” - PM Attends Eurasian Intergovernmental Council Meeting
Led by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the RA government delegation attended narrow-format and extended meetings of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Addressing the event, Karen Karapetyan thanked the Kazakh side and the Head of Kazakh government for the warm reception and high-level meeting. With reference to the development of integration processes within the EAEU, Karen Karapetyan stated in part. “This is our first meeting this year, during which... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Dmitry Medvedev Hold Private Talks in Almaty
On the sidelines of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held private talks with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev in Almaty. The Prime Ministers discussed a number of issues related to the Armenian-Russian economic agenda, touching upon the bilateral commodity turnover, ways of developing economic ties and implementing new investment programs.
Armenia, Kazakhstan Prime Ministers Discuss Bilateral Cooperation Agenda
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan who is in Almaty on a working visit met today with Prime Minister Bakijan Sagintayev of Kazakhstan. Karen Karapetyan noted that the joint efforts had resulted in 51.2% growth in commodity turnover during the first 11 months of 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016. The two heads of government agreed that their countries should continue endeavoring to improve those indicators and expand economic ties. The Armenian Premier stressed that there... more »
“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 »
