RA Prime Minister, U.S. Ambassador discuss cooperation in the fight against corruption
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia Richard Mills and USAID Armenia Mission Director Deborah Grieser. Karen Karapetyan and Richard Mills discussed a number of issues on bilateral agenda. The interlocutors first of all touched upon the cooperation in the fight against corruption, dwelling on the ongoing and future activities. The Prime Minister noted that the Government continues to implement... more »
RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev to arrive in Armenia on official visit
At the invitation of Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, on October 24, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev of the Russian Federation will arrive in Armenia on official visit. On the margins of the visit, Karen Karapetyan and Dmitry Medvedev will hold private talks, followed by negotiations in extended format and a document signing ceremony. The RF Prime Minister is also scheduled to meet with RA President Serzh Sargsyan. On October 25, Dmitry Medvedev will attend the session of the Eurasian... more »
“Together with you, we have the opportunity to make qualitative changes in Armenia” - PM receives participants of NSF-FAST international workshop
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the organizers and participants of the joint international workshop hosted by the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The Prime Minister once again thanked the organizers for initiating an international workshop, noting that his government pinned great hopes on similar important steps aimed at developing information technology, education and science. “We think that together... more »
Karen Karapetyan receives RF Ambassador
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Russian Ambassador to Armenia Ivan Volynkin. The parties referred to the current agenda of the Armenian-Russian allied relations. Highlighting the further development and expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries, Karen Karapetyan and Ivan Volynkin discussed issues related to the increase in bilateral trade turnover. The interlocutors discussed issues related to RF Premier Dmitry Medvedev’s upcoming official visit to the... more »
Forest use to be streamlined with steps taken to prevent illegal logging
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Premier issued a number of instructions. The Head of Government first addressed the forest use and the application of stricter sanctions for illegal logging. The Premier’s second assignment targeted the problem of traffic jams and other issues. In particular the Prime Minister instructed the heads of relevant departments to look into the possibility of curbing traffic... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “We want to have a competitive, progressive nation so that Armenia might be reserved a place of its own at the global level”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended the opening of an international workshop co-hosted by the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The forum is referred to as “Mechanical training as an incentive for scientific discoveries.” Welcoming the attendees on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, Prime Minister Karapetyan thanked the organizers for the initiative, as well as the guests for visiting... more »
Attended by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, Rustaveli Street as renovated under Kumayri Historical Center Development Program was re-commissioned in Gyumri
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled to Gyumri to attend the opening of rehabilitated Rustaveli Street, which has been renovated under the Kumayri Historical Center Development program. Rustaveli Street is home to numerous buildings and facilities of historical and cultural significance, some of which are being restored within the framework of private projects. During the tour, the Prime Minister got acquainted with the outcome of reconstruction work carried out on an area of about... more »
PM inspects progress in Dvin hotel complex reconstruction
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited today the construction site of Dvin hotel complex. Note that the Government of Armenia had approved an investment program for reconstruction of Dvin hotel complex at the Cabinet sitting of May 5, 2016. Prime Minister Karapetyan toured the construction site getting acquainted with the ongoing activities and, in particular, the pace of reinforced concrete works. The Premier was briefed on the structural design of the hotel complex and the planned... more »
Community development programs discussed in Government
Issues related to community development programs were discussed today during a working consultation held with Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Minister of Territorial Administration and Development Davit Lokyan reported back the findings of the study carried out to that effect in several regions of Armenia. The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development was said to have already summarized some 50 programs aimed at increasing the population’s access to income,... more »
Karen Karapetyan introduced to Vanadzor development concept in Lori Marz Administration
On October 16, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled to Vanadzor. During a consultative meeting held in Lori Marz Administration, the Premier was introduced to the concept of general development of Vanadzor, which has been developed by experienced specialists from Palermo and Moscow in cooperation with the city authorities. After discussing and approving the concept, a “master plan” for Vanadzor’s development will be worked out featuring attractive sites for investment.... more »
