Joint Appeals Commission of Inspection Agencies 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 Tax and Customs Authorities of RA State Revenue Committee. After discussing the substantiations and arguments provided in the applications, the Board decided to comply with all of the three applications.
“We need introduce some rules in the scheme of local budget spending and a new budget management culture in enlarged communities” - Karen Karapetyan Holds Consultation in Kotayk Marz
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a consultation held in Kotayk Marz to review the activities implemented under Marz and community development programs and further actions. Reporting back the efforts aimed at improving the socio-economic situation and the macroeconomic indicators in the region, Kotayk Marz Governor Karapet Guloyan advised that the region’s share in the country's GDP is around 7%. Gross industrial output makes about AMD 138,485 million; gross agricultural... more »
Karen Karapetyan Receives Dmitry Pankin
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Eurasian Development Bank Board Chairman Dmitry Pankin. The interlocutors described bilateral cooperation as highly effective, under which a number of investment projects aimed at developing Armenia’s economy had been successfully implemented. Reaffirming their readiness to continue and keep up the pace of active interaction, Karen Karapetyan and Dmitry Pankin discussed the prospects for developing the ongoing cooperation. In this... more »
PM Receives Armenia-Accredited EU Ambassadors
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today EU-member States’ ambassadors accredited in the Republic of Armenia, led by the Head of EU Delegation to Armenia. Noting that Armenia is prepared to develop cooperation with the EU in all areas of mutual interest, the Prime Minister emphasized that the EU-Armenia constructive and partnership-based dialogue adds momentum to this process. Karen Karapetyan introduced the priorities set out in the 2017-2022 Program of the Government of... more »
Armenian-Russian Emergency Situations-Targeted Cooperation Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today International Civil Defense Organization Secretary-General Vladimir Kuvshinov and Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation Oleg Bazhenov. They are in Armenia to attend a session of the Armenian-Russian Humanitarian Response Center Governing Council. Pleased with the current status of bilateral cooperation in the field of emergency situations and, in that context, the activities of the Armenian-Russian Humanitarian... more »
PM Instructs to Enhance Family Vulnerability Assessment System Efficiency
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the discussion of the agenda, the Head of Government issued a number of instructions. Referring to the family vulnerability assessment system, the Prime Minister stated in part, “ After looking into the currently applicable family vulnerability assessment system, we realized that it is not effective in terms of targeting and clarity largely due to the lack of comprehensive information.... more »
Government Continues Discussing Reform of Public Administration System in Mining Industry
Issues of reforming the public administration system in mining industry were discussed at the consultative meeting, which was chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The Prime Minister was briefed on the efforts and conclusions of the task force established to coordinate geological survey activities and submit recommendations on structural changes. As a whole, the Head of Government hailed the recommendations developed by the working group and instructed to them continue work... more »
“The citizen forms an opinion about the State as a result of communication with local authorities” - PM Holds Consultation in Lori Marz
The outcome of the activities implemented under the regional and community development programs and the forthcoming steps were discussed during the Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan-chaired consultation, which was held today in Lori Marz of Armenia. Lori Marz Governor Arthur Nalbandyan reported on the steps taken to improve the socio-economic situation in the region, as well as the macroeconomic indicators, investment programs and the performance of community budgets’ own revenues.... more »
“We highly value our strong friendship and close cooperation with the United States” - Prime Minister visits US Embassy on United States Independence Day
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the US Embassy in Armenia on the occasion of the United States Independence Day. The head of the Armenian government congratulated Ambassador Richard Mills, the embassy staff and the friendly people of the United States on the 241st anniversary of US Independence. Prime Minister Karapetyan said in his congratulatory remarks: “Dear Mr Mills, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and... more »
“We should not get tired out, and must reach such level of governance that the citizens of Armenia expect of us” - Karen Karapetyan attends presentation of “Economic Development in Communities” manual
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended a discussion entitled “Dialogue on Local Economic Development,” during which the “Economic Development in Communities” manual was presented. The manual was developed by the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development in cooperation with the German International Cooperation Agency. Highlighting the event, the Prime Minister said it consistent with the Government’s policy in the field of territorial... more »
