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 »
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 »
