Government Discusses Forest Sector Reforms
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation to discuss the draft forest sector reform concept. Introducing the concept’s basic provisions, Agriculture Minister Ignaty Arakelyan pointed out the concept is aimed at promoting sustainable forest management, solving the problems of preservation, protection, reproduction and use of woodlands and providing for increased efficiency of the fight against illegal logging. The implementation of the reform is necessitated by the... more »
“We are on the right track” - Karen Karapetyan briefed on the programs of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development to get first-hand view of the ongoing territorial administration reform, the strategic plans for regional development, the process of community consolidation, the implementation of investment projects, etc. 2017-2025 regional development strategies were said nearing completion. They will be submitted to the Cabinet for approval upon completion. The strategies feature the following key... more »
State Commission for Preparation and Organization of Events Dedicated to 100th Anniversary of Heroic May Battles Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the State Commission for preparation and organization of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of heroic May battles met today in the Office of Government. The meeting heard a number of proposals related to the festive events, the activities carried out by government departments. Prime Minister Karapetyan instructed those responsible to sum up the discussions on the concept of the program of events in a short space of time and develop a... more »
“The system should be motivating, fair and savings-oriented” - Karen Karapetyan Visits Ministry of Nature Protection
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Ministry of Nature Protection to discuss ongoing activities, objectives and planned actions with the top management of the Ministry. Minister Artsvik Minasyan reported progress in the implementation of priorities and projected activities under the Government’s Action Plan for 2017. 25 investment projects were said underway in this area, of which 23 grant programs and 2 projects funded from the State budget to a total cost of USD 184... more »
Prime Minister: “Education needs substantive structural reforms”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. Referring to reforms in the education system, he stated in part, “I have repeatedly voiced my conviction that human capital is our chief asset. We need to develop an education system that will provide for adequate training and comprehensive professional development. Our education system should train professionals... more »
Joint Appeals Commission of Inspection Authorities Holds Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan,, the Joint Appeals Commission of Inspection Authorities met today in the Office of Government. The meeting examined three appeals lodged against the decisions made by the tax and customs authorities of the State Revenue Committee. After consideration of the arguments provided in the appeals, the Commission complied with the appeal of one of the companies; the second appeal was rejected, while the third one was put off due to the need to... more »
PM Introduces Newly Appointed Executive Director to Armenia Development Fund Staff
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan introduced newly appointed Executive Director Armen Avak Avakyan to the staff of the Armenia Development Fund (ADF). Karen Karapetyan congratulated Armen Avakyan, wishing him fruitful and effective work. As he said, the ADF is an interesting platform that can help promote the implementation of the Government’s economic programs. “We look forward to having a modern, aggressive and up-to-date team here. We also expect that the Fund CEO will... more »
“We all owe it to our armed forces that nobody can make up for” - Prime Minister attends festive event on Victory and Peace Day
The Shushi liberation 25th anniversary and the Great Patriotic War 72th anniversary were marked in Victory Park in Yerevan, attended by Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan who were accompanied by clergy, lawmakers and government officials. They laid flowers at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, paying tribute to the memory of those heroes killed in the Great Patriotic War and during the liberation of Shushi. A military parade was held, followed... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s Message on Victory and Peace Day
Dear compatriots, We are celebrating today Victory and Peace Day and the 25th anniversary of Shushi liberation. Our victories are the most memorable dates of our annals, which inspire the young generations to new achievements. On the way to the glorious victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Armenian people made a valuable contribution by fighting against the enemy and leaving numerous examples of invincibility to future generations. The assertion of victory and peace has always... more »
Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Killed Soldiers’ Memory
On Shushi Liberation 25th anniversary and the Day of Yerkrapah, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited Yerablur Military Pantheon to pay tribute to the memory of killed freedom fighters. Karen Karapetyan dipped flowers at the tombs of Vazgen Sargsyan and Andranik Oznayan and at the memorial to the Unknown Soldier.
