Prime Minister Receives EBRD President-Led Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Sir Suma Chakrabarti. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation between the Government of Armenia and the EBRD, the Prime Minister noted that the package of bilateral partnership comprises 158 projects worth about 1.1 billion euros. Karen Karapetyan stressed that the EBRD programs are of great importance in the context of his government’s... more »
PM Holds Consultation in Shirak Marz Administration, Inspects Progress in Implementation of Kumayri Historic Center Rehabilitation Program
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultative meeting was held today in Gyumri to discuss Marz and community development programs, ongoing activities and forthcoming tasks. Reporting on the socio-economic situation and macroeconomic indicators in Shirak Marz, Governor Artur Khachatryan advised that the per capita GDP rose to 48 percent in the Marz, with the regional per capita GDP standing at 800.9 thousand drams. Industrial output amounted to AMD 40,252.3 million in 2016,... more »
Inspection Agencies’ Joint Appeals Commission Holds Meeting
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a meeting of RA Joint Appeals Commission of Inspection Agencies, which was held in the Office of Government. The meeting discussed three applications filed against the decisions made by the Board of Appeals of RA State Revenue Committee’s tax and customs authorities. After discussing the substantiations and arguments provided in the appeals, the Board decided to decline all of the three applications. more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s Congratulatory Message on Artsakh Independence Day
Dear Compatriots, On behalf of the Government of Armenia and myself, I warmly congratulate all of us on the 26th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Artsakh. We bow before those heroes who have fought for Artsakh’s independence and freedom. Their self-dedication prompts us to strengthen our victories through daily work, enhance our security and the fighting ability and move ahead with the optimistic aspirations for our shared national goals. The Armenian... more »
Rural Capacity Building Program Council Meeting Held
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Rural Capacity Building, Infrastructure and Rural Financing Assistance Program Council met today in the Office of Government. The Council reviewed and approved the revised version of the Rural Investment Guidelines to be used by the Government Staff’s Rural Development Program Implementation Office-operated Rural Financing Facility, as well as a loan agreement to be signed between the above institution and the SME Investment Universal... more »
“We are convinced that the agricultural sector has a great future in Armenia” – Prime Minister receives representatives of brandy and wine making companies
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held in the Office of Government with the participation of representatives of brandy and wine making companies. Issues related to grape harvesting, development opportunities and prospects were discussed during the consultation. Noting that the Government considers the representatives of the agricultural sector as its partners, the Premier briefed them on his team’s ongoing and scheduled programs. Karen Karapetyan... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s Knowledge Day-Dated Congratulatory Message
Dear Schoolchildren, Students, Parents and Teachers, I cordially congratulate you on the Day of Knowledge. I wish a green path to our first-graders and those teenagers who were admitted to higher educational institutions in the new academic year. There are many exciting events and landmarks awaiting you ahead. Try to use them as efficiently as possible. Teachers are among the main heroes of the day as they have a great role to play in the noble cause of educating and upbringing our... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Microsoft delegation discuss Armenia’s digital agenda-related issues
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation from Microsoft Corporation headed by CIS Regional Office Director Ronald Binkofsky. The meeting discussed possibilities for cooperation between the Government of Armenia and Microsoft in formulating Armenia’s digital agenda. Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan said that Government’s digital agenda features development of a digital strategy for central and local self-government authorities, sharp increase in the number of... more »
PM instructs to summarize and report to the public the Government’s annual performance
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. Regarding the Government’s annual performance report, the Premier stated as follows, “The Government will be summarizing its annual performance within a month’s time. Considering the feedback and accountability policy of the government, I hereby give the heads of executive authorities a month’s time to... more »
Karen Karapetyan receives Chinese AVIC International Corporation Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation headed by Director General of Chinese AVIC International Corporation Zhong Sijun. Welcoming the delegation’s visit to Armenia, the Prime Minister noted that the Government of Armenia is prepared for mutually beneficial cooperation. Zhong Sijun introduced his corporation’s activities, underlining that AVIC International is interested in implementing investment programs in Armenia. The parties considered specific... more »
