“The State will subsidize interest rates in priority spheres” - Karen Karapetyan Meets with Banking Sector Representatives
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, another consultation was held today with the representatives of the banking sector. Stressing the need to hold meetings like this on a regular basis, the Prime Minister noted that the new program of the Government’s new program will clearly identify those priority areas considered as productive and having the potential for business and economic development. “We will clearly state that the State will take a share by subsidizing... more »
PM, Estonian Foreign Minister Discuss Cooperation Expansion Prospects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Estonian Foreign Minister Sven Mikser. Noting that this year the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Estonia is being marked, which can be described as friendly and efficient, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of continued cooperation on bilateral and multilateral platforms. The interlocutors discussed intensification of trade relations, development of business ties and possibilities for implementing... more »
Prime Minister Receives Director General of Rosatom Corporation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Director General of Rosatom Corporation Alexei Likhachev. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of Armenian-Russian cooperation in the energy sector and expressed satisfaction with the current level of bilateral cooperation. The interlocutors discussed issues related to the renewal of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant’s second unit. Alexei Likhachev advised that the activities are proceeding according to the proposed timetable, adding... more »
Prime Minister Meets Georgian First Deputy Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met today with the First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance Dimitri Kumsishvili-led Georgian delegation in attendance of the annual meeting of the Belgium and the Netherlands-led subgroup of International Monetary Fund and World Bank, which is being held in Dilijan. The Armenian Prime Minister and the First Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia discussed the agenda of bilateral relations, including economic cooperation-related issues, in particular.... more »
“We have set the goal to create a favorable investment climate through deep reforms” - Prime Minister attends the annual meeting of the Belgium and the Netherlands-led subgroup of International Monetary Fund and World Bank
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended today the annual meeting of the Belgium and the Netherlands-led subgroup of International Monetary Fund and World Bank, which is being held in Dilijan. In his welcoming speech the Prime Minister said that meetings like this can serve as a good platform for effective cooperation, as well as for finding solutions to the problems facing the member countries, and went on to stress that there is still huge untapped potential in this respect.... more »
PM Receives Skolkovo Business School Representatives
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today a delegation of students and alumni from the Moscow-based Skolkovo business school. The meeting discussed issues related to possibilities for implementation of investment projects in Armenia. In this context, the Prime Minister referred to the steps taken by the Government to improve the business environment and implement reforms in different sectors of the economy.
“31 percent increase in airborne passenger traffic over the first five months of 2017” - PM Visits General Department of Civil Aviation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the General Department of Civil Aviation (GDCA) to get acquainted with the developments in the aviation industry and discuss the upcoming projects. Karen Karapetyan first called at the aerodrome and air traffic control centers, where he was briefed on their activities. The Premier was told that an unprecedented rise in the airborne passenger traffic was recorded in 2016, reaching the mark of 2 million 117 thousand. The passenger and freight traffic... more »
Prime Minister: “Taxi services do not meet the necessary quality and regulatory standards”
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 transportation services provided at Zvartnots airport, the Prime Minister said, “After studying the current situation with the taxi services provided at Zvartnots airport, we can state that they do not meet the necessary quality and regulatory standards. This state of affairs is of great concern to us, given... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan Extends Condolences to Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan sent a condolence cable to First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri of the Islamic Republic of Iran. “I was deeply concerned to learn of the shooting and explosion that hit the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum and the Iranian Parliament, killing many people and leaving numerous injured. We strongly condemn terrorism, the fight against which is a common interest. Offering my deep sympathy and condolences to the victims’ families and friends, I wish... more »
Karen Karapetyan Welcomes President of World Information Technology and Services Alliance
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today President of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance Ms. Yvonne Chiu. Stressing the importance of holding a world conference on information technology in Armenia in 2019, the Prime Minister said the Government will make every effort to organize the conference at the highest possible level. “We are confident that the forum will help develop Armenia’s IT sector and boost the implementation of the existing... more »
