“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.
PM Briefed on Educational Reforms and Programs
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited Ministry of Education and Science to get acquainted with the ongoing reform and optimization programs and discuss current problems with ministry officials. The Prime Minister was told that a school staff workload study had been carried out over the past few months and an optimization program was submitted to the Government. It was noted that there are 1385 schools operational nationwide, with the total area of buildings available standing at 4... more »
PM Introduced to Vayots Dzor and Armavir Marz Community Development Programs
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss the best five-year development programs submitted from Armavir and Vayots Dzor Marz communities. The following projects were presented to the Prime Minister: construction of a hothouse and waste recycling plant, development of horticultural facilities, production of sparkling wine, establishment of a concentrates and complex food production factory, etc. The community leaders also discussed plans to increase... more »
Armenia Development Fund Has New Executive Director
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan,, the Armenia Development Fund (ADF) Board of Trustees held today a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The Council discussed and approved the ADF financial and activity reports for 2016. The Board of Trustees accepted Acting Executive Director Karen Meguerditchian’s resignation. Noting that he was going to found a consulting-investment company in Armenia, Karen Meguerditchian wished the Fund’s staff every success in their... more »
