RA Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s Concluding Remarks at National Assembly
Honorable National Assembly President, Dear Colleagues, Dear Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to thank you all for the debate and suggestions. It is extremely important for us to form an environment of tolerance and correct behavior. Most of the speeches went that way, but we could also witness some emotional remarks. With your permission, I will respond to them. The main criticism voiced by our colleagues from Yelq (Exit) block is as follows: we... more »
Statement by Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Karen Karapetyan at the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia
Honorable President of the National Assembly, Dear Member of Parliament, Ladies and Gentlemen, We are introducing today the Program of the Government of the Republic of Armenia for 2017-2022. Well aware of the expectations that society has from the Government, we are taking them into account in our actions. Based on our last nine months’ work, we have a clear and accurate understanding of today’s realities; we know the challenges and opportunities we have.... more »
Armenian-British Cooperation Expansion Opportunities Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Republic of Armenia Mrs. Judith Margareth Farnworth. Noting that this year marks the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister stressed that a rich experience of cooperation has been built up over the past period. Highly appreciative of the assistance provided by the United... more »
PM Familiarized with New Investment Programs in Textile Industry
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited today Alex Textile, a newly founded children’s clothing factory. The Premier toured the production plant inspecting its output capacity and forthcoming programs. The representatives of Alex Textile reported that all the products of children’s clothing are exported to Russia at the request of Detsky Mir chain of stores. Operational since January, 2017, the factory employs 350 people. The company is going to set up 5 similar plants by... more »
Armenian-Cypriot Relations Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Commissioner for Humanitarian and Foreign Affairs of the President of the Republic of Cyprus Fotiu Fotis. The Premier stressed that Armenia attaches great importance to the development of bilateral relations based on historical friendship with Cyprus in both bilateral and multilateral formats. Appreciating the role played in this matter by the vibrant Armenian community in Cyprus, Karen Karapetyan welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of... more »
Cabinet Meeting Approves Government Program
An extraordinary Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for International Economic Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan introduced the Government Program for 2017-2022, which features large-scale reforms aimed at ensuring Armenia’s sustainable development. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the Program is based on the President’s message, the principles and programs of the pre-election coalition... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “The Armenian Village may become one of Yerevan’s main tourist attractions”
Accompanied by Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited today the area adjacent to Dalma Mall, where an ethnographic district project will be implemented referred to as Armenian Village. The Premier was given the project’s details, within the framework of which it is planned to create an ethnographic quarter that will represent the national traditions of urban and rural settlements from different regions of Armenia and will have a historically developed... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Alexei Miller Familiarized with Training Center Construction
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan and Gazprom Board Chairman Alexei Miller visited the construction site of a training complex on Tsarav Akhbyur Street of Avan District in Yerevan to inspect the construction process, which is in full swing now. The compound is being built with the use of modern technologies. It will incorporate a kindergarten, a school, a swimming pool, an ice rink, a football field, a gym and a discotheque. The training complex can accept around 2,000 visitors a day.... more »
Karen Karapetyan, Alexey Miller Discuss Cooperation Status and Development Prospects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprom Russian energy company. The Prime Minister highly appreciated the ongoing cooperation with Gazprom and the joint projects aimed at developing the energy sector in Armenia. Noting that Gazprom Armenia is a reliable partner, Karen Karapetyan said Armenia’s energy security is enhanced and uninterrupted gas supply, several major investment and social programs are being implemented thanks... more »
Karen Karapetyan Receives Director of the Office of Secretary General of La Francophonie
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Director of the Office of the Secretary General of La Francophonie Jean-Louis Atangana Amougou. Noting the importance of developing cooperation with the International Organization of Francophonie and Member States, the Prime Minister touched upon the ongoing preparations for the 17th summit of Heads of La Francophonie Member States and governments to be held next year in Armenia. Karen Karapetyan advised that a Prime Minister-headed... more »
