RA Prime Minister, Eurasian Development Bank Management Board Chairman Discuss Cooperation Prospects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Eurasian Development Bank Management Board Chairman Andrei Belianinov. Congratulating Mr. Belianinov on his appointment to the post of Eurasian Development Bank Management Board Chairman, the Prime Minister described the ongoing bilateral cooperation and joint investment programs as fruitful and quite effective. The parties exchanged views on the prospects of cooperation in new spheres. They specifically discussed possibilities for closer... more »
Karen Karapetyan Receives Philips Lighting Company Vice President Eric Benedetti
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Eric Benedetti, Vice President of Philips Lighting. Stressing the importance of close cooperation with Philips Lighting in terms of implementing innovative programs, the Prime Minister noted that the Armenian government has developed many exciting programs that can be implemented jointly. Eric Benedetti pointed out that in its capacity of a leader in the field of innovations, Philips Lighting is dedicated to the production... more »
Government Discusses Issues Related to Implementation of Armenia-European Union Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a working consultation to discuss the main directions of EU-Armenia cooperation. In particular, the meeting focused on a number of issues related to the implementation of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union. “An inter-agency commission is being set up, headed by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan. We have to... more »
PM Suggests Tightening Control in Key Commodity Markets Ahead of New Year’s Eve
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. Highlighting the need for closer oversight in the dominant commodity markets ahead of the New Year’s Eve, the Prime Minister stated in part, “Economic activity increases several times during the Holiday Season, which leads to a dramatic rise in the demand of consumer goods. This is fraught with certain risks of... more »
Armenia Development Fund Board of Trustees Sums Up “Rinnovate” Competition Results
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Board of Trustees of Armenia Development Fund (ADF) held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The Board reviewed the programs included in the final stage of the “Rinnovate” tourism development-oriented competition, after which the meeting summed up the results and selected three best business projects. Consisting of representatives of top international and State institutions, the jury first selected the top five... more »
PM Receives EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation Commission Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the members of the European side of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation Commission, headed by Commission Co-Chair Sajjad Karim. Pleased that the 17th session of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation Commission is being held in Yerevan, the Prime Minister stressed that our country highly appreciates the signing of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement. “This is an important event for us. The Agreement... more »
Memorandum of Understanding on Creation of Unified One-Stop-Shop Citizen Service Centers Signed
Attended by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a memorandum of understanding was signed today between the RA Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development, and VF Worldwide Holdings. The document was signed by RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Artem Asatryan, RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Development Davit Lokyan and VF Worldwide Holdings Regional Director Prabuda Se. The memorandum of understanding is meant to... more »
PM Receives IMF Mission Head
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Head of IMF Mission in Armenia Hossein Samiei. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation between Armenia and the International Monetary Fund, the Prime Minister thanked the IMF for providing continued technical assistance for Armenia’s economic reforms. The Premier felicitated the newly appointed IMF Resident Representative Yulia Ustyugova on appointment and wished her productive work. Describing the cooperation... more »
Government Spotlights Efficient Use of Underground Water Resources in Ararat Valley
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss the findings of a recent probe into the fish farms’ compliance with the water resource management regulations in Ararat Valley and the ongoing groundwater restoration activities. A study on the preservation of the actual state of water resources in Ararat and Armavir Marzes was said to have been completed for 584 deep wells operated by 239 fish farms, of which 124 are... more »
RA Government, KfW Sign Cooperation Agreements
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Reconstruction Credit Bank (KfW) Regional Director Olaf Zimelka. The meeting was followed by the signing of cooperation agreements. The Prime Minister noted that the frequently held bilateral contacts testify to the importance of interaction with KfW, and that Armenia is keen to continue and develop cooperation. The head of the Armenian government expressed confidence that the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement,... more »
