We Need to Change Quality Courageously - Prime Minister Meets with Farmers
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the representatives of a number of farms to discuss issues of topical interest, ways of developing agriculture and various projects. The Prime Minister noted that the Ministry of Agriculture has already formulated the problems and their solutions so as to have efficient and modern agriculture. “All our programs are focused on the development of cooperatives, introduction of modern technologies, coping with the problem of machinery and... more »
Economic Indicators Encouraging in First Quarter of 2017 - Prime Minister Visits Ministry of Economic Development and Investment
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Ministry of Economic Development and Investment to discuss development prospects for various sectors of the economy, economic performance, investments, improvement of the business environment, planned activities and other issues of topical interest. The Head of Government was informed that the economic indicators were quite encouraging in the first quarter of 2017, with the economic activity index standing at 6.6 percent, industrial... more »
PM briefed on progress in Kumayri historical center development project
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan held today another consultation to discuss the Kumayri historic center development project. The Prime Minister was briefed on Kumayri Revival specialized non-public contractual investment fund’s activities aimed at attracting investment and building infrastructures. Utility installation activities were said to have been proceeding according to the timetable and kept under control by the responsible officer. The meeting discussed the next steps and... more »
Bilateral Economic Ties Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Jerzy Novakovski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland to the Republic of Armenia. Noting that this year marks the 25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Poland, the Prime Minister stressed the need to develop and deepen bilateral cooperation in different fields of activity, especially in economy. Noting that there are successful examples of Polish companies’ involvement... more »
“You are on the right track, but please speed up the pace” - Karen Karapetyan Discusses Reforms with Ministry of Healthcare Staff
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Healthcare to discuss reform process and future plans with the senior staff of the Ministry. The Premier was first briefed on the work done to improve financing and financial oversight mechanisms in the health sector. A study was said to have been carried out within the framework of strategic issues in order to make budget estimates, and a timetable was developed to improve the financing mechanisms. Details were given of the... more »
Prime Minister: “Clean Armenia program to kick off right away”
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before discussing the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. With a view to properly organizing garbage collection and sanitation operations, the Head of Government noted as follows: “Our surveys carried out as part of the recommendation issued on February 16 concerning the Clean Armenia initiative have revealed that landfills alone extend on more than 430 hectares. We can... more »
PM receives Grand Thornton International CEO-led delegation
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received a delegation led by Grand Thornton International audit company CEO Edward Nusbaum. Pleased with the ongoing cooperation with Grant Thornton International, the Prime Minister congratulated the company on 20th anniversary of activities in our country. Karen Karapetyan said his government ready and open to discuss any proposal of mutual interest. The Prime Minister stressed the importance of cooperation between Grand Thornton International and the... more »
Prime Minister, Serbian Ambassador Discuss Intensification of Economic Ties
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia to the Republic of Armenia Dušan Spasojević. Wishing Dušan Spasojević every success in his responsible mission and stressing that Armenia is interested in deepening cooperation with Serbia, the Prime Minister expressed the hope that the Ambassador’s activities would help strengthen the friendly relations between our two countries. The... more »
PM receives heads of those communities having submitted best development programs
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the heads of 20 communities who had submitted best community development programs. The Premier noted that the government’s goal is to enhance the quality of the three-tier system of local government - communities, Marz administrations and government cooperation. “We are convinced that territorial development, and the development of our country is impossible without clear-cut development programs for the provinces and communities, which... more »
PM Discusses Development Projects with Staff of Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. During a consultation held with the Ministry’s senior staff, the Premier discussed ongoing projects, current issues and activities. The Prime Minister was first reported the current situation in the field of road construction. It was noted that out of 7400 km road network 3,600 km is in the Ministry’s service domain, and 3,800 km - in the provinces. About 20 percent... more »
