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 »
Karen Karapetyan: “The effective work of State Property Management Department is one of sources for development of capital construction”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the State Property Management Department (SPMD) to inspect the process of State property privatization programs and the ongoing reform. After stating his expectations of SPMD activities, the Prime Minister noted that it should be an efficacious structure to bring about commercial success. “It is extremely important. Today, our budget is mostly conservative in nature, and if we fail to make investments in capital construction and... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “We need to launch a network of round-the-clock drug-stores in the country”
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the acting Prime Minister issued a number of instructions. Concerned about the need to ensure improved access to medicines for the population, Karen Karapetyan stated in part, “Our surveys have shown that even the major settlements are facing the problem of uninterrupted drug supply. This situation is unacceptable and causes problems for both our citizens and... more »
“We expect the MES to provide modern and intelligent management” - PM Visits Ministry of Emergency Situations
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Emergency Situations to discuss activities, tasks and objectives with the Ministry’s top leadership. Minister of Emergency Situations Minister David Tonoyan briefed the Premier on the steps taken to enhance the level of civil defense through training, implement the national strategy for disaster risk management, capacity building to ensure availability of emergency assistance, as well as activities for international cooperation... more »
Government Looks at Ways of Popularizing Physical Education
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss a set of measures aimed at popularizing physical culture and developing the network of sport schools in the Republic of Armenia. Reference was made to the process of revising academic programs in physical education as approved by the Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Science. The Prime Minister instructed to finalize the ongoing activities and submit a clear action plan within... more »
