“We are eager to see that our major enterprises are successful” - Karen Karapetyan visits mining companies in Syunik Marz
On the second day of his working visit to Syunik Marz of Armenia, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited the Agarak Copper and Molybdenum Combine. The Prime Minister was briefed on last year’s financial results and the 2017 forecasts of market response and the expected output volume. Karen Karapetyan noticed that the management should not assume the stance of a passive observer waiting to see when the market turns favorable. He suggested submitting a business program to the... more »
Karen Karapetyan Gets Acquainted with Syunik Marz Development Programs
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid a working visit to Syunik Marz of Armenia. The Prime Minister first visited the site of Tatever cableway where a consultative meeting was held, during which the representatives of the Foundation for Armenia Development Initiatives presented to the Prime Minister the Tatev Gate investment project. As part of the program, the Tatev Gate complex will be built next to Halidzoe station of Tatever cableway, which will feature information, entertainment... more »
Sustainable Development Goals nationalization process kicks off: interagency working group holds its first meeting
Co-hosted by the RA Government Staff and the UN Office in Armenia, the Sustainable Development Goals Nationalization interagency working group (IWG) held its first meeting on March 7, 2017. The event was attended by representatives of government institutions, civil society and international partners. Interagency Working Group Chairman Vahe Stepanyan welcomed and congratulated the members and guests on the launch of the process of nationalization of Sustainable Development Goals. Noting... more »
Armenia Became a candidate country of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative/EITI
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Board approved Armenia’s EITI candidature application at the EITI board meeting held in Bogota, Colombia on 9 March 2017 and Armenia attained the EITI candidacy status . Thereby, Armenia became the 52th country that implements the EITI Standard. “Implementing EITI will lead to transparency in the mining sector and increase accountability to citizens. These factors are essential for improvement of the business environment... more »
PM Gets Acquainted with Synopsis Armenia, Volo Companies’ Projects
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan visited today Synopsis Armenia company headquarters. The Head of Government toured the IT leader’s academic and industrial facilities getting acquainted with the ongoing and future programs and new initiatives for the development of the IT sector. The company executives gave details of the enterprise-university partnership model-based educational program, which is implemented in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Armenia with a view to... more »
Karen Karapetyan: “Armenia interested in intensification of cooperation with Greece”
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received today a delegation led by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotsias. “This year ushers in the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Greece. Our friendly relations are at a very high level, but we are keen to activate the cooperation with Greece and take it to a new qualitative level,” Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan said addressing the guests. Stressing the need to boost economic exchanges, the head of the... more »
PM Instructs to Streamline Small Hydropower Sector
A regular Cabinet meeting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan. Before proceeding to the agenda, the Prime Minister gave a number of instructions. Regarding the small hydropower sector, the Prime Minister stated in part, “Prioritizing the need for environmental protection and the development of renewable energy, the Republic of Armenia is taking steps to encourage the development of small hydropower plants, establishing long-term and reasonable sales prices,... more »
Prime Minister Pays Working Visit to Armavir Marz
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan paid today a working visit to Armavir Marz of Armenia. The Head of Government first visited a sports school building site in Echmiadzin to get acquainted with the ongoing activities. The construction of the school, supposed to host different sports events, started as early as in 2015 and is due to be complete in 2019. The Government has made a contribution of AMD500 million to implement the program, A football stadium will be built next to the school.... more »
Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan’s Congratulatory Message on Women’s Day
Dear women, I cordially congratulate you on Women’s Day. This wonderful spring holiday day symbolizes your important mission in our life. Owing to this mission of yours, such values as love and loyalty, home and family are embodied and revered. Your dedication safeguards our best national traditions and the strength of the Armenian family. Your virtue makes the world around us kinder and more tolerant, harmonious and full of light. Only you can take on the huge burden of... more »
“Armenia set to make consistent and systematic efforts to tap the full potential of the Eurasian Economic Union” - PM attends meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council
The Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan-led government delegation attended a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council at Ala-Archa State Complex in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek. After a ceremony of joint photo session, the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council met in narrow and expanded formats. The meeting discussed Eurasian Economic Union-member countries’ economic integration and further development of economic relations, including the steps to take in the fields having integration... more »
