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 »
PM discusses issues of deepening cooperation in the field of industry with the Russian delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Gleb Nikitin. The Prime Minister noted the importance of further development of the Armenian-Russian interaction in the sphere of industry and stressed that he sees great prospects for this. “Despite the fact that Russian capital is greatly involved and represented in Armenia, I am convinced that the Armenian market is still underestimated by Russian... more »
Issues of improved condominium activities discussed with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation, during which issues on improving the activities of condominiums were discussed. The Ministry of Justice presented the draft law of the Republic of Armenia “On management of multi-apartment buildings,” which addresses issues not regulated by the currently applicable law. The bill clearly defines multi-apartment building managers’ responsibilities, sets out requirements for professional management, envisages... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Piotr Świtalski Discuss Issues of EU-Armenia Cooperation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Head of EU Delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Piotr Świtalski. Issues related to Armenia’s cooperation with the European Union, new EU-Armenia agreement were discussed at the meeting. To begin with, the Prime Minister noticed that traditional meetings like this give an opportunity to exchange ideas on bilateral cooperation agenda, speak openly and sincerely about various programs and activities. “I want to reaffirm that in the face... more »
Government Set to Establish Shorter Deadlines for VAT Return
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. Concerning the deadlines set for the return of VAT in the field of winemaking and viticulture, the Prime Minister instructed the Head of State Revenue Committee to submit within a 2-day period a proposal on establishing shorter deadlines for VAT returns in case of export by grape processing companies. Referring to the... more »
Light Industry Development Mechanisms Discussed in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation was held today on the Office of Government to discuss the possibilities and options for expanding the mechanisms of State support in light industry. The stakeholders said to be convinced that there is huge potential for further development and exports in the given field. In this context, issues of increasing the competitiveness of local enterprises through upgrades and refurbishment, product affordability, as well as the need for... more »
PM Holds Discussion on Urban Development and Tourism Projects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss the Kumayri Historic Center Development program in Gyumri, the Armenian Village ethnographic district project in Yerevan, as well as Vanadzor town and Sevan national park development-related issues. It was reported that within the framework of the Kumayri Historic Center Development program, the reconstruction works on Rustaveli Street in Gyumri are underway according to the proposed timetable. Head of State... more »
