RA Prime Minister, Dutch Senate President discuss prospects of economic relations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ankie Broekers-Knol, President of the Senate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Welcoming the guest, the Prime Minister said it is remarkable that such a high-level visit is taking place in the year of the 25th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Armenia and the Netherlands. Karen Karapetyan expressed confidence that the visit would add momentum to bilateral ties; in particular, it might boost the trade and economic... more »
PM instructs to improve and simplify issuance of construction permits
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 concerned the prevention of instances of unauthorized sale of products or provision of services to teenagers. The Prime Minister instructed the Ministers of Justice, Economic Development and Investments, Healthcare, Territorial Administration and Development, the State Committee for Urban... more »
PM gets acquainted with activities of Optym, a company developing transport-related software solutions
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the corporate headquarters of Optym Armenia, which deals with optimization algorithms and decision-making systems in transport networks. The Premier toured Optym’s units to get acquainted with their activities, working conditions, ongoing programs and development prospects. Optym’s representatives said they are effectively cooperating with leading companies engaged in freight shipments, railway, air, bus communication. They noted that... more »
Prime Minister: “The Armenia National SDG Innovation Center will give new quality to the search for solutions to the problems faced in our country”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended the inauguration of The Armenia National SDG Innovation Center. Congratulating the attendees on the Center’s opening, the Prime Minister pointed out that it was a joint initiative launched by the Government of Armenia and the United Nations in the frame of the Center for Strategic Initiatives. “This is an extremely important choice as the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals is crucial to our country as part of the... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sends condolence cable to IRI First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a message of condolences to First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri on the devastating earthquake that killed hundreds of people near the village of Azgale in Iran’s Kermanshah Province. The message reads: “Honorable Mr Jahangiri, I was deeply grieved to learn of casualties and destruction caused by the devastating earthquake in the state of Kermanshah in the Islamic Republic of Iran. On... more »
Government discusses preparations for 3 major events to be held in Armenia in 2018
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultative meeting to discuss the ongoing preparations for 3 major events to be held in Armenia in 2018: La Francophonie Summit; 100th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia and the May battles; 2800th anniversary of the foundation of Yerevan. Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian gave details of the ongoing preparations for the 17th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie. Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Aram Sukiasyan... more »
RA Prime Minister, Moldovan President discuss issues related to development of trade and economic relations
Today, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan had dinner with Moldovan President Igor Dodon who is paying an official visit to Armenia. The sides touched upon a number of issues on the bilateral agenda, including the development of trade and economic relations. In this context, they discussed the prospects for holding the first sitting of the Armenian-Moldovan intergovernmental commission, implementing joint investment programs, launching Yerevan-Chisinau direct air flights.
Kumayri Historical Center Development Program discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a working consultation to discuss progress in the implementation of the Kumayri Historical Center Development Program in Gyumri. It was reported that design work for the reconstruction of Shiraz, Hakobyan and Abovyan streets is being implemented at this stage, after which the infrastructure component will be launched. Mayor of Gyumri Samvel Balasanyan noted that the rehabilitation of other streets with funds available from the European Bank for... more »
Gegharkunik Marz Governor reports progress in implementation of Premier’s assignments
Gegharkunik Marz Governor Karen Botoyan reported on the process of implementation of the assignments given at the August 25 consultation held in Gegharkunik marz. With reference to agriculture, Governor Botoyan noted that a new culture is being forged in his province: apricot orchards running on drip irrigation have been established. Broccoli is being cultivated, and consistent steps are underway to increase the output volume. In the framework of the State lease support program, 21 units of... more »
Government discussed issues related to Sevan National Park activities and compliance with Prime Minister’s instructions
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a working consultation on the reform of Sevan National Park was held in the Office of Government. Nature Protection Minister Artsvik Minasyan and Sevan National Park SNCO Director Vahe Gulanyan reported progress in the ongoing activities and the implementation of Premier’s instructions. It is envisaged to collect 287.6 million drams in 2017, 108 million more than in 2016. AMD138.4 million has already been collected in land lease... more »
