Karen Karapetyan Meets with EBRD, Amber Capital Representatives to Discuss New Fund’s Activities
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received the representatives of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Amber Capital Company. The meeting focused on the activities of the private equity fund to be established by the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which will be managed by Amber Capital according to the preliminary results of the tender announced for the selection of a manager. In particular, reference was... more »
Sam Simonyan introduces higher education inter-university center program to Prime Minister
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received founder of Tumo Center for Creative Technologies Sam Simonyan. The interlocutors discussed issues related to the establishment of the Inter-University Center for Higher Education. Highlighting the importance of reforms in the system of higher education, Karen Karapetyan welcomed Mr. Simonyan’s initiative in this area. The Premier stressed that the Government is prepared to support the implementation of the program, adding that it will... more »
PM Reviews Implementation of Reforms with UN Assistant Secretary-General
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan met with Magdy Martínez-Solimán, UN Assistant Secretary-General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Director of the Bureau for Policy and Program Support. Issues related to continued cooperation between the Center for Strategic Initiatives and UNDP were discussed at the meeting. Karen Karapetyan thanked Magdy Martínez-Solimán for technical assistance provided to the Center for Strategic Initiatives and noted... more »
Karen Karapetyan Pays Working Visits to Armavir, Aragatsotn Marzes
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid working visits to Armavir and Aragatsotn Marzes of Armenia, during which the Premier called at Hatsik, Myasnikyan, Lernagog, Arteni, Aragatsavan and Dashtadem communities. The Head of Government talked to the locals asking about the problems, answering their questions and speaking about his government’s development plans. Karen Karapetyan urged the residents to get acquainted with and discuss the five-year community development programs and only... more »
Prime Minister visits Lori Marz – Mikayek Aramyants home-museum will be renovated
On March 19, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a working trip to Lori Marz. The Prime Minister first traveled to Akhtala, where he called at the house of renowned public figure, philanthropist Mikael Aramyants, which on December 15, 2016 was put on the list of Armenia’s historical and cultural monuments. The home-museum has been granted the status of cultural and historical monument. The Prime Minister went around the site next to the house to get acquainted with the... more »
Karen Karapetyan inspects construction of medical center in Sevan and activities of industrial enterprises in Gegharkunik Marz of Armenia
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan made a working trip to Gegharkunik Marz of Armenia. The Premier first inspected progress in construction of a new medical center in Sevan. The Head of Government was told that underway since August, 2016, the construction of the medical center is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2018. The Premier urged those responsible to do everything possible to complete the construction by the end of this year. The Government of Armenia and the World Bank are... more »
Health Sector Reform Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited PharmaTech Company, which is engaged in the production and import of medicines at RAO Mars section of Alliance free economic zone. The Prime Minister toured the site inspecting the premises and laboratories, and getting acquainted with the working conditions, output capacities and development programs. The Premier highlighted PharmaTech’s expansion and the planned increase in the production volumes. Karen Karapetyan next called at Arabkir... more »
Karen Karapetyan suggests identifying fuel market problems and developing clear-cut methodology for preventive action
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister issued a number of instructions. Referring to the quality of imported petrol and diesel fuel, the Prime Minister said, “Our studies have identified several problems regarding the quality of gasoline and diesel fuel. The problem is often conditioned by inaccurate definition of fuel types and some other shortfalls. As a result, significant damage... more »
PM Receives Veolia Company Vice President
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received Veolia company executive vice president for Central and Eastern European countries Malika Genduri. The interlocutors discussed issues related to Armenia’s water supply system projects. Malika Genduri thanked the Government for close cooperation, noting that they had been regularly working with the State Water Management Committee over the implementation of investment projects to improve water supply systems and ensure continued water supply... more »
“I want you to be successful, energized so that your business evolves year by year” - Prime Minister congratulated Best Woman Entrepreneur award winners
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan attended the 6th Best Woman Entrepreneur award ceremony, held under the high auspices of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. The event is organized by the Ministry of Economic Development and Investment with support of the National Center for SME Development Foundation. For valuable contribution to economic development and active public stance, the Head of Government handed in Prime Minister’s diplomas to Best Woman Entrepreneur award... more »
