RA Prime Minister Attends Meeting of CIS Council of Heads of Government
The Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan-headed governmental delegation is paying a working visit to Kazan, Russian Federation, to attend the meetings of the CIS Heads of Government Council and the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council. The CIS Heads of Government Council’s narrow-format and enlarged meetings discussed issues related to the further development of economic cooperation. After the CIS Heads of Government Council’s extended meeting, the heads of government signed a number... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “We will be consistent, and the Clean Armenia program shall be continued.”
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. Speaking about the Clean Armenia program, Karen Karapetyan noted that preparatory work has been carried out in anticipation of the national clean-up day of May 27. “At the same time, I look forward to active participation and full support of the heads of executive agencies and the Government Staff for the activities of the... more »
Armenia-Iran Economic Cooperation Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by the Minister of Agriculture of Iran Mahmoud Hojjati. The Prime Minister noted the importance of developing economic cooperation with Iran, adding that this could be facilitated by implementing joint investment programs in the field of agriculture, which may also stimulate the growth of trade turnover. Karen Karapetyan stressed that the involvement of Iranian capital in the free economic zone to be created in Meghri would give a... more »
Government Discusses Doing Business-2017 Action Plan
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a meeting was held in the Office of Government to discuss the action plan for improvement of Armenia’s business climate (Doing Business) in 2017. The meeting specifically discussed as follows: simplification of administrative procedures needed for initiating and running a business project, SME promotion, investor protection, construction permits, as well as continued introduction of electronic systems, lending accessibility, property... more »
PM to Pay Working Visit to Russian Federation
On May 25, a government delegation, headed by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, will be off to the Russian Federation for a two-day working visit to attend the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and CIS Heads of Government Council meetings in Kazan.
“We need to continue working towards raising awareness of Armenia” - PM Visits Ministry of Culture
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Ministry of Culture Minister to discuss the ongoing and planned activities and the proposed objectives with the Ministry’s senior staff. After reporting progress towards the implementation of 2017 priority actions, Acting Minister of Culture Armen Amiryan gave the floor to his deputies, who reported back the activities carried out in their respective areas. Deputy Minister Artur Poghosyan dwelt on the reform in the field of film... more »
PM Receives Delegation of German Mangold Consulting GmbH Company
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation from German Mangold Consulting GmbH, which was headed by Company President Klaus Mangold. In attendance was Armenia Development Initiatives (IDeA) Foundation co-founder Ruben Vardanyan. The meeting focused on agriculture, tourism, e-governance, education, cooperation in the fields of information technology, the involvement of German companies in these areas, as well as issues related to the implementation of joint projects. The... more »
Government Holds Extraordinary Cabinet Meeting
An extraordinary Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. The agenda featured six items. The meeting first approved a number of bills to be submitted to the National Assembly in the prescribed manner. The Government suggested the President of the National Assembly call an extraordinary National Assembly session on May 30, at 11: 00. The meeting specifically approved a set of amendments to the law on the organization of the government and a number of... more »
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Governing Council Holds Meeting
Karen Karapetyan Prime Minister chaired a regular meeting of the North-South Road Corridor and Sustainable Urban Development Investment Programs Governing Council. The Council was presented the findings of a feasibility study carried out into the construction of the Gyumri bypass road and Gyumri-Bavra highway sections. 3 options regarding the aforementioned road sections were discussed based on various considerations, including attractiveness and efficiency, from which the final programs... more »
PM, US Ambassador Discuss Bilateral Economic Cooperation Agenda
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Armenia Richard Mills. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of regular meetings held in this format that provide a good opportunity to exchange views on the prospects for the furtherance of US-Armenia cooperation. On behalf of US Government, Ambassador Mills congratulated Karen Karapetyan on being reappointed as Prime Minister of Armenia... more »
