Prime Minister discussed issues related to the development of the construction sector
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation, during which issues related to the promotion of construction activities were discussed. In particular, the developers’ representatives introduced the existing problems, presented recommendations on simplification of tax administration mechanisms, availability of necessary infrastructures and sector development. The Head of Government instructed the responsible agencies to further discuss the proposed issues and recommendations and... more »
PM Briefed on Progress in Kumayri Historic Center Rehabilitation Program
The Kumayri Historic Center Rehabilitation Program was discussed during a regular workshop held today by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The Premier was briefed on the construction of infrastructures, the activities carried out in the frame of Kumayri Revival non-public contractual specialized investment fund, as well as the steps aimed at attracting investors. The Head of Government urged those responsible to complete the proposed construction work strictly in tune with the... more »
Karen Karapetyan Congratulates newly appointed Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a congratulatory message to newly appointed Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sapar Isakov. In his message, the Prime Minister of Armenia stressed the importance of intensified joint efforts of the governments of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan aimed at developing bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, scientific, technical and humanitarian spheres.
Anticorruption Council Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Anticorruption Council met today in the Office of Government, attended by civil society representatives. The experts of the Independent Expert Group reported the corruption risks identified in the services provided by the Police, as well as in the fields of healthcare, education and public revenue collection. After an in-depth discussion, a number of proposals and recommendations were presented. Prime Minister Karapetyan highlighted the... more »
Community budget planning process to come under strict control from 2018 - PM holds consultation in Gegharkunik Marz
The Prime Minister-chaired consultation in Gavar town of Gegharkunik Marz discussed the status of Marz and community development programs, the work done so far and future action, Reporting on the socio-economic situation and macroeconomic indicators of his Marz, Governor Karen Botoyan noted that the share of Gegharkunik in the total GDP of the country is 5 percent, the per-capita gross domestic product – 1 million 64 thousand 900 drams. The total volume of industrial production... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Richard Mills Discuss US-Armenia Cooperation Agenda
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills. The Premier stressed the importance of regular meetings that provide a good opportunity to exchange views on the prospects of bilateral cooperation. Ambassador Mills first expressed deep regrets over the big wildfire that recently broke out in the Khosrov Forest Reserve, noting that people in the United States have first-hand experience of all those complications that may be faced in such disasters.... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Discuss Armenia-Turkmenistan Economic Cooperation Agenda
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan had a working lunch with Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow who is in Armenia on official visit. Hailing the current level of relations between the two friendly countries, the parties attached importance to the further development of mutually beneficial cooperation. Noting that there is huge untapped potential in economic relations, Karen Karapetyan and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov exchanged views on the furtherance of cooperation in energy, tourism,... more »
Government looking for proposals on increasing the area of irrigated land
A Cabinet meeting 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 increase in the area of irrigated lands, the Prime Minister instructed the Minister of Territorial Administration and Development, the Minister of Nature Protection, the Minister of Agriculture and the Marz Governors to submit within a month’s time to the State Water Management Committee materials, data... more »
PM Receives German Development Bank (KfW) Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today a delegation from the German Development Bank (KfW), led by Regional Director Olaf Zimelka. Issues related to the programs financed by the German bank in Armenia were discussed at the meeting. Highly appreciative of the ongoing cooperation with the KfW Bank, Karen Karapetyan highlighted the importance and continuity of the programs implemented in various sectors of Armenia’s economy. In his turn, Olaf Zimelka hailed the effective... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s Condolence Message on Passing of Perch Zeituntsyan
Perch Zeytuntsyan was one of those intellectuals who enjoy immense authority in society. Great is his role in the development of the Armenian prose. It would be hard to imagine the Armenian drama and theater of recent decades without his contribution. Staged on numerous scenes, his dramaturgy used to speak and will continue to speak of both out history, present and future, and will always be influential and modern Once Perch Zeituntsyan quoted great Armenian poet Hamo Sahyan as saying,... more »
