Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan to attend Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Yerevan
On October 25, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan will attend the regular meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Yerevan that will bring together the heads of government of other Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member States. In attendance will be Chairman of the Board of Eurasian Economic Commission (EAEC) Tigran Sargsyan. The agenda covers issues related to domestic markets’ activities, trade, agro-industry, energy and infrastructure. The meeting will address the process... more »
Inspection Reform Coordination Council holds regular meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Inspection Reform Coordination Council met today in the Office of Government. The Council reviewed a package of legislative amendments, supposed to streamline and ensure the normal functioning of the Health Inspection Authority and the Environment and Subsoil Inspectorate. To this end, amendments will be made to relevant laws and government decisions. Following the debate, Prime Minister Karapetyan instructed the Ministry of Justice to... more »
Vayots Dzor Marz Governor reports compliance with Prime Minister’s instructions
Vayots Dzor Marz Governor Harutyun Sargsyan reported today to Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan the implementation of Premier’s instructions issued at the consultation held in Vayots Dzor Marz on July 29, 2017. The Governor first touched upon the work done to raise the local farmers’ awareness of the Government’s initiatives aimed at developing intensive gardens, drip irrigation systems, hail-proof networks and other programs. Harutyun Sargsyan said drip irrigation is... more »
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 »
