PM discusses IT sphere development prospects with representatives of IT enterprises
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan had a working breakfast with the representatives of the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE), the Union of Employers of Information and Communication Technologies (UEICT), as well as representatives of other companies, who presented the initiative to hold the Best IT Startup award. The Head of Government suggested formulating in the shortest possible time concerted proposals and initiatives aimed at providing for the dynamic development of... more »
Government set to concede farmers’ debts for fertilizers and seeds
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. Touching upon the problem of collecting the amounts overdue for seeds and fertilizers provided to local farmers since 2012 under State support programs, the Prime Minister said to have made a decision to concede the farmers’ debt for 2012-2016 and start from a clean page in case of availability of relevant documents:... more »
PM attends inauguration of Aghavni Crafts Center in Gyumri, visits Rustaveli Street construction site
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan traveled today to Mastara community, Aragatsotn Marz, and Gyumri. The Head of Government first called at the cheese factory in Mastara to get acquainted with its activities and output capacity. He was told that the factory, which has been operating for 20 years now, produces a wide range of cheese, some of which are sold inside the country, others – on the Russian market. The Prime Minister was introduced to the company’s expansion project,... more »
Karen Karapetyan holds telephone conversation with Russian Premier
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan had a phone conversation with Head of RF Government Dmitry Medvedev. Karen Karapetyan congratulated the Russian counterpart on his birthday, wishing him good health, well-being and every success. The Head of the Armenian government highly appreciated Dmitry Medvedev’s personal contribution to the development of allied relationship between Armenia and Russia. The interlocutors discussed issues of bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The parties... more »
“We need to be as flexible and innovative as possible in looking for solutions” - Karen Karapetyan attends workshop on development of transition economies
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended today the opening session of a workshop, entitled Small Transition Economies: Local Responses to Global Challenges, co-hosted by the Armenian-Russian University (ARU) and Tel Aviv’s Boris Mints Institute. The Prime Minister said to be convinced that such discussions, which imply exchange of ideas and experience, result in solutions beneficial both for the academic world and for governments in the process of formulating and implementing... more »
Draft demographic situation improvement program discussed in Government
During today’s consultation with Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the draft demographic situation improvement program and the targeted measures were presented to the Government. The document has been developed by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, based on the Government Program. The speakers presented those measures and tools, which may promote sustainable demographic development in our country. After discussing the program, the Premier stressed the need to assess the... more »
Karen Karapetyan Receives WB Vice President-Headed Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today a delegation headed by World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Cyril Muller. Once again felicitating the participants of the meeting on the 25th anniversary of partnership between the Republic of Armenia and the World Bank, the Prime Minister highlighted the need for further development and deepening of bilateral cooperation. Karen Karapetyan congratulated newly appointed Head of WB Armenia Office Silvie Bosoutro, wishing... more »
“The World Bank is one of Armenia’s key partners” – PM attends the opening of a forum on the 25th anniversary of Armenia-WB partnership
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended today the opening of a conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia-World Bank partnership. In his greeting remarks, the Prime Minister said Armenia keen to build on the upward trends of the ongoing close cooperation with the World Bank. “The World Bank is one of Armenia’s key partners. We are cooperating successfully in all areas of economic management. Many programs have been implemented with the World Bank’s... more »
PM attends Armenia Digitization Agenda workshop
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended the opening of the workshop referred to as “Armenia digitization agenda.” The event is hosted by the Center for Strategic Initiatives of the Government of the Republic of Armenia with the support of the EU-funded “Development and strategic research” program. The workshop ushered in the launch of Armenia’s digital agenda development process. It will prepare the draft paper of the agenda, taking into account the... more »
PM holds consultation in Aragatsotn Marz and gets acquainted with farm development, chocolate production projects
During the Prime Minister-chaired consultation held today in Ashtarak town of Aragatsotn Marz of Armenia, Marz and community development programs, the work done so far and the priority tasks were discussed. Presenting the socioeconomic situation and macroeconomic indicators in his Marz, Governor Ashot Simonyan noted that gross industrial output was AMD39.459 billion in 2016, which makes up 2.8% of Armenia’s total industrial output. Compared with the same period last year, the growth... more »
