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 »
PM Receives Czech Health Ministry Delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the delegation of the Czech Ministry of Health, headed by Deputy Ministers Radek Polisar and Tom Philip. To begin with, the Prime Minister thanked the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic for the recent adoption of a resolution condemning the Armenian Genocide and other crimes against humanity. With reference to the prospects of bilateral cooperation in the health sector, the Premier stressed the importance of making joint efforts to... more »
Bilateral Economic Ties Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Lebanese State Minister for Business Planning Michael Faraon. Welcoming the guests, the Prime Minister expressed hope that Mr Faraon’s visit would give new impetus to historically deep-rooted bilateral relations, the development of business ties and trade turnover. Noting that there are 211 companies with Lebanese capital operational in Armenia, Karen Karapetyan expressed confidence that there is great potential for... more »
Karen Karapetyan Familiarized with Institutional Reform in Water Management
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the State Water Management Committee (SWMC) by the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and National Resources to discuss ongoing reforms with the committee’s top executives. SWMC Arsen Haroutunyan reported that works are being carried out according to the government program. 37 water user associations have been consolidated and reorganized into 14 entities as part of the reform of irrigation system over the past six months. As a precondition,... more »
PM, Argentina Ambassador Discuss Development of Economic Ties
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Argentina’s Ambassador to Armenia Gonzalo Urriolabeitia. Noting that our countries have strong ties of friendship due to the vibrant Armenian community in Argentina, the Prime Minister said Armenia is ready to expand cooperation in all areas of mutual interest. Prioritizing the developing trade and economic relations, Karen Karapetyan pointed out that while Argentina has a significant share in the volume of foreign investment in our... more »
Urban Development-Related Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held another meeting with developers’ representatives in the State Committee for Urban Development to discuss urban development agenda. The Premier was reported about the recent steps taken to address the problems raised by developers’ representatives in the context of urban development, tax administration and program implementation, including infrastructure, water supply, gasification, electricity supply, simplification of tax administration... more »
“We need to modernize the regulatory framework as soon as possible” - PM discussed problems and solutions with State Urban Development Committee
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the State Urban Development Committee by the Government (SUDC) to discuss priority tasks, programs and solutions with the senior staff. The Premier was briefed on the activities aimed at drafting and revising a total of 997 normative documents (construction norms regulating the sphere of urban development, regulations, standards, policies, etc.). 436 documents were said to have been updated and put into circulation already. At the same time, it... more »
The SRC-implemented supervisory activities were of preventive character: no business entities have been sanctioned so far
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister referred to the issues raised by entrepreneurs engaged in commercial activities in trade fairs. In response to the request of the Prime Minister, State Revenue Committee Chairman Vardan Harutyunyan informed that the supervisory activities carried out by the SRC were of purely preventive nature: no business entities have been sanctioned so far.... more »
Reforestation and Forestry Development Fund Board of Trustees Holds Regular Meeting
Chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, the Reforestation and Forestry Development Fund (RFDF) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting in the Office of Government. The Board discussed the Fund’s performance and financial statements in 2016. RFDF Executive Director Yury Javadyan reported back the activities aimed at developing and implementing reforestation programs in the year under review, as well as the acquisition, management and effective use of financial resources. The... more »
Government Discusses Activities Aimed at Import Substitution
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held a consultative meeting to discuss issues related to the development of local industries. The Premier was briefed on the activities aimed at substituting imports with domestic production. Experts were said working to identify the range of products that can be manufactured locally instead of importing them from abroad. It was suggested to create a platform where local producers will be able to come together and contact their consumers. Noting that the... more »
