Government Set to Support Startups in Priority Areas
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. With reference to the Government’s policy of subsidizing the economic entities engaged in priority areas, the Prime Minister stated in part, “We have repeatedly talked about the need for providing targeted and effective assistance in priority sectors of Armenia’s economy. We believe the time has come for... more »
Prime Minister Sends Condolences to Iranian First Vice President
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan extended condolences to First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Es’haq Jahangiri in connection with the mine collapse in Gulistan province, which claimed dozens of lives. The message reads as follows: “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I express deep condolences to you and the friendly people of Iran. I wish fortitude to the families and close relatives of those killed, and speedy recovery - to the... more »
Community Tourism Potential Development Projects in Focus
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a working consultation on State tourism policy, balanced regional development and efficient use of tourism resources. The agenda featured a number of Center for Strategic Initiatives-submitted proposals aimed at attracting investment for the development of Jermuk town in Armenia. The meeting specifically discussed the possibility of enhancing Armenia’s competitiveness in the field of tourism through the development of tourist destinations and... more »
PM Holds Consultation on Establishment of Investment Funds
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultative meeting to discuss possibilities for identification of new financing sources for investment projects and the formation of investment funds. The Prime Minister was briefed on the pace of cooperation with 4 investment companies and the ongoing activities. The meeting specifically focused on the management principles, investment areas and the expected results, as well as on a number of other issues. The Prime Minister instructed to... more »
Prime Minister Reviews Armenia’s Digital Development Strategy Prospects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultative meeting to discuss the prospects for Armenia’s digital development. A top-level task force was said to have been established based on the statement issued by the heads of EEU-member States. On May 26, 2017, the task force will report back progress in its activities to the heads of EEU-member States’ governments. In this context, reference was made to the definition of priorities in different areas of digitalization, the... more »
Karen Karapetyan Sends Condolences to Kyrgyz Prime Minister Sooronbay Jeenbekov
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a telegram of condolences to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic in connection with the landslide in the Osh region of Kyrgyzstan, which resulted in the death of dozens of people. The message reads: “We express our support, as well as our sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased. We wish the injured speedy recovery.”
Urban Development-Related Discussions Continue in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a regular consultation was held today in the Office of Government to discuss issues related to the activation of the construction sector un Armenia. The meeting was attended by developers’ representatives and senior officers from the government departments and agencies concerned. The meeting focused on the simplification of tax administration mechanisms, ways of increasing transparency and stimulating building activities in the Republic... more »
Government Discusses Issues of Improving Anti-Hail Protection Effectiveness
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called a consultative meeting to discuss issues related to the establishment of a more effective system of anti-hail protection in Armenia. Introducing the findings of a research conducted to this end, Minister of Emergency Situations David Tonoyan said the launch of a complementary anti-hail system is under consideration: along with the current gas-generator model, a system of missile and network protection will be created to provide for even more... more »
PM Receives Best Program-Submitted Community Leaders from Ararat and Lori Marzes
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultation to discuss best five-year development programs as submitted by five communities from Ararat Marz and 4 communities from Lori Marz of Armenia. The community leaders presented various programs of entrepreneurial and social character aimed at creating slaughterhouses, fruit dryers, a garbage processing plant, a refrigerating plant, livestock farms, light industry enterprises, tourism, asphalting activities, major repairs of schools and... more »
Government Discusses Regional Development Fund Programs for 2017
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Regional Development Fund of Armenia (RDFA) Governing Board met today in the Office of Government. RDFA Executive Director Ashot Kirakosyan reported back the following activities carried out in 2016: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development-financed Social Investment and Local Development Program; US Agency for International Development-supported grant program and Asian Development Bank-funded project. The meeting took... more »
